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Suburban Rhythm 04-10-2011 11:24 PM

The Official NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread
 
Schedules are set

#1vs.#8
Network
Wednesday, April 13at Washington, 7:30 p.m.TSN, VERSUS (JIP)
Friday, April 15at Washington, 7:30 p.m.TSN, VERSUS
Sunday, April 17at New York, 3:00 p.m.NBC (HD), TSN
Wednesday, April 20at New York, 7:00 p.m.TSN, VERSUS
*Saturday, April 23at Washington, 3:00 p.m.TSN, NBC (HD)
*Monday, April 25at New York, TBDTSN
*Wednesday, April 27at Washington, TBDTSN



#2vs.#7
Network
Thursday, April 14at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.TSN, VERSUS-JIP
Saturday, April 16at Philadelphia, 5:00 p.m.TSN
Monday, April 18at Buffalo, 7:00 p.m.TSN, VERSUS
Wednesday, April 20at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m.TSN, VERSUS
*Friday, April 22at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.TSN, VERSUS (JIP)
*Sunday, April 24at Buffalo, 3:00 p.m.NBC (HD), TSN
*Tuesday, April 26at Philadelphia, TBDTSN
#3vs.#6
Network
Thursday, April 14at Boston, 7:00 p.m.CBC (HD), RDS, VERSUS
Saturday, April 16at Boston, 7:00 p.m.CBC (HD), RDS, VERSUS
Monday, April 18at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.CBC (HD), RDS
Thursday, April 21at Montreal, 7:00 p.m.CBC (HD), RDS, VERSUS
*Saturday, April 23at Boston, 7:00 p.m.CBC (HD), RDS, VERSUS
*Tuesday, April 26at Montreal, TBDCBC (HD), RDS
*Wednesday, April 27at Boston, TBDCBC (HD), RDS
#4vs.#5
Network
Wednesday, April 13at Pittsburgh, 7:00 p.m.CBC (HD)
Friday, April 15at Pittsburgh, 7:00 p.m.CBC (HD)
Monday, April 18at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.CBC (HD), VERSUS (JIP)
Wednesday, April 20at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.CBC (HD)
*Saturday, April 23at Pittsburgh, TBDCBC (HD), VERSUS (JIP)
*Monday, April 25at Tampa Bay, TBDCBC (HD)
*Wednesday, April 27at Pittsburgh, TBDCBC (HD)



#1vs.#8
Network
Wednesday, April 13at Vancouver, 10:00 p.m.CBC (HD), VERSUS
Friday, April 15at Vancouver, 10:00 p.m.CBC (HD), VERSUS
Sunday, April 17at Chicago, 8:00 p.m.CBC (HD), VERSUS
Tuesday, April 19at Chicago, 8:00 p.m.CBC (HD), VERSUS
*Thursday, April 21at Vancouver, 10:00 p.m.CBC (HD), VERSUS
*Sunday, April 24at Chicago, 8:00 p.m.CBC (HD)
*Tuesday, April 26at Vancouver, TBDCBC (HD)
#2vs.#7
Network
Thursday, April 14at San Jose, 10:00 p.m.TSN, VERSUS
Saturday, April 16at San Jose, 10:00 p.m.TSN, VERSUS
Tuesday, April 19at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.TSN, VERSUS
Thursday, April 21at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.TSN
*Saturday, April 23at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.TSN, VERSUS
*Monday, April 25at Los Angeles, TBDTSN
*Wednesday, April 27at San Jose, TBDTSN
#3vs.#6
Network
Wednesday, April 13at Detroit, 7:00 p.m.CBC (HD), VERSUS
Saturday, April 16at Detroit, 1:00 p.m.NBC (HD), CBC (HD)
Monday, April 18at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m.CBC (HD), VERSUS
Wednesday, April 20at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m.CBC (HD), VERSUS
*Friday, April 22at Detroit, 7:00 p.m.CBC (HD), VERSUS
*Sunday, April 24at Phoenix, TBDCBC (HD)
*Wednesday, April 27at Detroit, TBDCBC (HD)
#4vs.#5
Network
Wednesday, April 13at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m.TSN
Friday, April 15at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m.TSN
Sunday, April 17at Nashville, TBDTSN
Wednesday, April 20at Nashville, TBDTSN
*Friday, April 22at Anaheim, 10:00 p.m.TSN
*Sunday, April 24at Nashville, TBDTSN
*Tuesday, April 26at Anaheim, TBDTSN

Suburban Rhythm 04-10-2011 11:32 PM

This is the part where we pretend to have a damn clue and make predictions:

Capitals in 6 - I want to see the Rangers beat the Caps, but just can't come up with any logical way it happens. Lundqvist might have to steal 4 1-0 games for it to happen

Flyers in 6 - Same as above, Miller would have to be the best player on the ice for the series.

Habs in 7 - Everything says the Bruins should be able to pound Montreal over 7 games...but they didn't do it during the year (other than that 7-0 game).

Pens in 7 - Homer pick. Would be a hell of alot easier if Crosby was back. But, at some point James Neal has to start scoring, and that might be just enough to put them over the top.

Canucks in 7 - Probably the last team the Canucks wanted to see, but they've got just enough to win.

Sharks in 5 - LA just not playing all that well and have some injuries.

Wings in 6 - Keeping the right to revise this if Howard is terrible game 1, but Wings should be better, period.

Ducks in 7 - I don't like that most (all?) of the scoring for Anaheim comes from one line. But, that's still more scoring than Nashville has. See Lundqvist, Miller notes above and apply to Rinne.

bhlloy 04-10-2011 11:44 PM

I'll try to reserve the comments for series I have a slight clue about

Caps in 5
Flyers in 5
Bruins in 6
Pens in 7

Canucks in 5 - Chicago just isn't that good. Past be damned, the Canucks are scary in every department.
Sharks in 7 - I think LA keeps this very close and with Kopitar they send the Sharks home early again, but they just don't have the star power to actually win the series. If Quick looks like a young goalie this series could be over a lot sooner
Coyotes in 7 - obviously betting against Detroit is not a good idea, but I just get the feeling that the Wings are going to disappoint this year, and Bryzgalov is a stud in big games
Preds in 5 - a decent amount of negative-homer karma vibes in this one, but Nashville scares me a lot and this is a Ducks team that is pretty young in key areas and still takes way too many penalties. Plus a HUGE goaltending question mark - I can see a four seed followed by a disappointing early exit here.

fantom1979 04-11-2011 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhlloy (Post 2454316)
Coyotes in 7 - obviously betting against Detroit is not a good idea, but I just get the feeling that the Wings are going to disappoint this year, and Bryzgalov is a stud in big games


Who knows what will happen, but the Wings did put up 3.44 GA on Bryzgalov last year in the first round. The series did go 7 games last year, so it should be interested to watch this time around.

SackAttack 04-11-2011 02:36 AM

Go Panthers!

...wait, you mean they didn't make the playoffs THIS year either? :(

jbergey22 04-11-2011 02:44 AM

Id expect there to be a huge upset or two in round 1. Out of all professional sports playoffs the NHL seems the most unpredictable. It seems every other year an 8 seed is knocking off a 1 seed.

Suburban Rhythm 04-11-2011 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhlloy (Post 2454316)
Preds in 5 - a decent amount of negative-homer karma vibes in this one, but Nashville scares me a lot and this is a Ducks team that is pretty young in key areas and still takes way too many penalties. Plus a HUGE goaltending question mark - I can see a four seed followed by a disappointing early exit here.


Is there any word on Hiller? I haven't been following very closely.

I think if there was one team the Ducks could afford to not have Hiller against, it might be Nashville. They can not score.

Plus I am banking on them riding the Perry-train for another week or so.

bbor 04-11-2011 09:02 AM

I wish one year i'd have a reason to post in this thread:(

Suburban Rhythm 04-11-2011 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbor (Post 2454359)
I wish one year i'd have a reason to post in this thread:(


Look at the bright side-- you won't have to be concerned with The Official NHL Draft Lottery thread either (and not just because you don't have your first rounder)

bhlloy 04-11-2011 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm (Post 2454353)
Is there any word on Hiller? I haven't been following very closely.

I think if there was one team the Ducks could afford to not have Hiller against, it might be Nashville. They can not score.

Plus I am banking on them riding the Perry-train for another week or so.


I don't see how they can put Hiller in - his one game in 3 months he got completely lit up, he's still not completely over the symptoms as far as I can tell (but they are keeping it close to the chest) and they have 2 other goalies who have been pretty damn good when they've got a chance.

Maybe you throw him in first game of the second round or if you are getting blown out and the other two aren't getting it done but I think it's more likely he doesn't play again this season.

RendeR 04-11-2011 09:59 AM

Sabres in 6 - Buffalo has been the best team in teh east since Pegula bought the team (16-4-4) Goaltending wins cups, They have Miller and Enroth probably the most solid tandem in the league currently.

Capitals in 5 - Hard to argue with this one. The caps are on top, the Rangers are hurting and have faded badly down teh stretch. I don't see that changing.

Canadiens in 6
- Blood Feud. You can ignore the comments that this is just another series, these two teams really hate one another. If Montreal avoids Boston's bullying and stays out of the box their power play will carry them.

Penguins in 5 - I'm just not a Tampa Fan. They started hot, then cooled off and finished kinda flat. Pittsburgh is the team this season that just finds a way to win games.

Canucks in 5 - Is this their year? its hard to tell with the bi-polar way they can play at times. I think they handle the Blackhawks and advance.

Sharks in 5
- They're simply the better team here. They let one game slip away but should cruise.

Coyotes in 6
- This is the team that may shock people. Very little coverage outside their region and they have one of the hottest young talents in the league. Goaltending wins bryzgalhov(sp?) plays huge this time of year.

Predators in 6 - Tough defensive team designed to win playoff games. They live and die with their goaltending.

riz 04-11-2011 11:57 AM

Capitals in 6 - Dola, I want to see the Rangers beat the Caps, but with Callahan out, most of the team already badly druised and big question marks on the play of Christensen, Gaborik and Wolski, it will take a big team effort to overcome the Caps. Then again, if Henrik stops it all, Drury finds his game (hey, he managed to finally outscore Lundqvist this season with the goal in the Devils game) and the kids put on a show, then maybe...

Sabres in 7 - Flyers have been iffy for the last few weeks and Buffalo are playing well with Miler coming back as well, while Flyers are most questionable between the pipes.

Bruins in 6 - Tim Thomas wills it himself if nothing else.

Pens in 7 - Tough one to call, but Roloson is a suspect and the ice will surely be tilted for Bettman's pets ? ;)

Canucks in 5 - Surely they will keep their form ?

Sharks in 5 - Niemi will take them deep and they've got the depth in scoring.

Phoenix in 6 - Suprise pick of the first round ?

Ducks in 5 - - As long as Ducks get decent goaltending, they should have this one in the bag.

Obviously those will all probably be widely off the mark :popcorn:

bbor 04-11-2011 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm (Post 2454365)
Look at the bright side-- you won't have to be concerned with The Official NHL Draft Lottery thread either (and not just because you don't have your first rounder)


:mad: :lol:

Logan 04-11-2011 03:11 PM

Canucks in 6
Sharks in 5
Red Wings in 5
Ducks in 6


Sabres in 6
Bruins in 7
Pittsburgh in 6


and finally

Rangers in 4 - Called in from HiFi in the penalty box.

bronconick 04-11-2011 03:48 PM

Caps in 6
Flyers in 5
Bruins in 5
Lightning in 6

Canucks in 6
Sharks in 5
Coyotes in 6
Predators in 7

Fidatelo 04-11-2011 05:27 PM

I'm not going to bother predicting series finishes (since I'm terrible at it), but I'd just like to say:

1) I want the Coyotes to lose in 4 so that this whole "will Phoenix or Atlanta move to Winnipeg" thing can really start moving; and
2) Until one of them does move to Winnipeg, Go Rangers!

DataKing 04-11-2011 05:33 PM

So I was at the Red Wings / Blackhawks game yesterday (in my Wings jersey thankyouverymuch), and it was kind of fun seeing all the long faces and dejected body language walking out of there. Sure, they still made it in thanks to Dallas wetting the bed, but I just don't see them getting very far.

Go Wings!

Danny 04-11-2011 07:01 PM

As a Kings fan, I agree with Sharks in 5. Kings just don't have a chance without kopitar and williams

Pyser 04-11-2011 07:33 PM

Rangers in 6
Flyers in 6
Bruins in 7
Pens in 5

Canucks in 7
Sharks in 4
Wings in 7
Ducks in 6

TurnerONU22 04-11-2011 08:59 PM

Anyone here up for fantasy hockey for the playoffs? I was thinking each team would consist of 4F-2D-1G, with 1 pt per point scored and 1.5 pts per win for goalies, unless someone else has a better idea. It would have to be a quick thread draft, as well.

Dr. Sak 04-11-2011 09:00 PM

I'd join in.

bbor 04-11-2011 09:37 PM

i'm in

Suburban Rhythm 04-11-2011 09:40 PM

I've done elsewhere, and here last year with a few others, the following:

Rank all teams 1 to 16. 16 being your Cup winner. Each win is 1* your ranking. I'd be willing to track again if we get enough interested.

But I'd do the fantasy draft as well.

Maple Leafs 04-11-2011 09:54 PM

Don't click if you want to be surprised.
Spoiler

Logan 04-12-2011 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurnerONU22 (Post 2454640)
Anyone here up for fantasy hockey for the playoffs? I was thinking each team would consist of 4F-2D-1G, with 1 pt per point scored and 1.5 pts per win for goalies, unless someone else has a better idea. It would have to be a quick thread draft, as well.


I'd also be interested, but guessing it would be even harder now with it getting closer to the start.

Assuming we can't get it up and running, what about instead of a draft, we do something where we all select a team of players of our choice? Maybe double the roster spots posted above, no more than one player from each team, some other interesting rules possible, etc. Rosters shouldn't end up too similar, best lineup wins.

edit: If we do three forward lines, two defensemen lines, a pair of goalies, and an "extra attacker" per team, that gets us to 16 players or one from each club.

TurnerONU22 04-12-2011 08:58 PM

Since there's only been a few replies and we're out of time to do a draft, I'm going with Logan's suggestion that we select a group of players - 10 F, 4 D, 2 G with one player from each team in the playoffs. We'll use the scoring from the ESPN Playoff Hockey Challenge

Rules:

- Roster: 10 F, 4 D, 2 G - one player from each team in the playoffs

- Scoring:

Forwards and defensemen receive one (1) point per goal and one (1) point per assist.

Additionally, defensemen receive one (1) point per shutout as long as they record at least 1 minute of play on the ice.

Goalies receive two (2) points per win, and one (1) bonus point per shutout.

- Salary Cap: $140 million - based on ESPN Playoff Hockey Challenge values (listed in following posts)

- Roster must be posted by Wednesday @ 7 PM EST - no changes after playoffs start (I'm open to injury substitutions - let me know what you think)

When you're ready post the roster as follows:

Username: TurnerONU22

F Sidney Crosby - PIT - 12.0
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F

D
D
D
D

G
G

Total Cost: 137.8

TurnerONU22 04-12-2011 09:00 PM

Forwards:

Spoiler

TurnerONU22 04-12-2011 09:19 PM

Defensemen:

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TurnerONU22 04-12-2011 09:19 PM

Goalies:

Spoiler

Suburban Rhythm 04-12-2011 09:55 PM

F1 Tim Connolly - BUF - 6.4
F2 Ryan Smyth - LA - 6.5
F3 Brian Gionta - MTL - 6.9
F4 Claude Giroux - PHI - 10.1
F5 Sergei Kostitsyn - NSH - 6.4
F6 Ryan Kesler- VAN - 8.7
F7 Marian Hossa - CHI - 9.0
F8 Ray Whitney - PHX - 8.3
F9 Ryan Malone - TB - 7.3
F10 Artem Anisimov - NYR - 6.4

F total = 76.0

D1 Zdeno Chara - BOS - 7.6
D2 Nik Lidstrom - DET - 8.7
D3 John Carlson - WSH - 6.1
D4 Lubomir Visnovsky - ANA - 9.0

D Total = 31.4

G1 MA Fleury - PIT - 16.6
G2 Antii Niemi - SJ - 16.0

G total = 32.6

Grand Total = 140.0

Pretty I am good on the math, but I'll double check when I think about my picks and review in the morning.

Dr. Sak 04-13-2011 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm (Post 2455100)
Pretty I am good on the math, but I'll double check when I think about my picks and review in the morning.


You may be good at math but you FAIL at grammar.

Suburban Rhythm 04-13-2011 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Sak (Post 2455183)
You may be good at math but you FAIL at grammar.


I am an accountant for a reason!

Sublime 2 04-13-2011 09:43 AM

I'll give it go.

F. Steven Stamkos - 11.5, TB
F. Corey Perry - 11.3, ANA
F. Alex Ovechkin - 10.9, WSH
F. Patrice Bergeron - 7.1, BOS
F. Brian Gionta - 6.9, MTL
F. Tyler Ennis - 6.5, BUF
F. Artem Anisimov - 6.4, NYR
F. Michael Frolik - 6.1, CHI
F. Colin Wilson - 5.9, NSH
F. Kyle Turris - 5.8, PHX

Forward Total - 78.4

D. Nicklas Lidstrom - 8.7, DET
D. Alexander Edler - 7.6, VAN
D. Jack Johnson - 7.2, LA
D. Paul Martin - 5.9, PIT

Defense Total - 29.4

G. Sergei Bobrovsky - 16.1, PHI
G. Antti Niemi - 16.0, SJ

Goalie Total - 32.1

Grand Total 139.9

Logan 04-13-2011 10:18 AM

F Henrik Sedin, Van 11.6
F Ruslan Fedotenko, NYR 5.7
F Joe Thornton, SJ 8.8
F Nicklas Backstrom, WSH 9.1
F Danny Briere, Phi 10
F Milan Lucic, Bos 9
F Jarret Stoll, LA 6.3
F Simon Gagne, TB 6.2
F Lauri Korpikoski, PHX 6.2
F Brian Gionta 6.9

F Total: 79.8

D Shea Weber, Nsh 7.7
D Kris Letang, Pit 7.9
D Brian Campbell, Chi 6.2
D Cam Fowler, ANA 7

D Total: 28.8

G Ryan Miller, Buf 15.5
G Jimmy Howard, Det 15.8

G Total: 31.3

Total 139.9

Remaining 0.1

Logan 04-13-2011 11:42 AM

I probably shouldn't bump this for more interest...since finishing 3rd sounds pretty good right now!

TurnerONU22 04-13-2011 12:15 PM

F Daniel Sedin - VAN - 11.8
F Alex Ovechkin - WSH - 10.9
F Joe Thornton - SJ - 8.8
F Johan Franzen - DET - 8.5
F Mike Richards - PHI - 8.2
F Jordan Staal - PIT - 8.0
F Brad Boyes - BUF - 7.4
F Ryan Malone - TB - 7.3
F Michael Frolik - CHI - 6.1
F Jason Blake - ANA - 5.8

F Total: 82.8

D P.K. Subban - MTL - 7.0
D Alec Martinez - LA - 5.7
D Ed Jovanovski - PHX - 5.6
D Mike Sauer - NYR - 5.0

D Total: 23.3

G Tim Thomas - BOS - 17.0
G Pekka Rinne - NSH - 16.4

G Total: 33.4

Grand Total: 139.5

Remaining: 0.5

Logan 04-13-2011 12:27 PM

Staal should be PIT of course (just jumped out).

TurnerONU22 04-13-2011 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Logan (Post 2455258)
Staal should be PIT of course (just jumped out).


Thanks for the heads up. I skimped on the D, we'll see how this strategy goes. Hopefully we can get a few more entries before 7.

Dr. Sak 04-13-2011 01:39 PM

I am going to join...hopefully...but with limited net access at work, I will be pushing the 7pm deadline.

Logan 04-13-2011 01:48 PM

No big deal on the deadline on my end. If Brandon Prust scores a natty HT in the 1st period of tonight's game, and he's on your team when you submit at 8:30 though...there may be hell to pay.

Can't concentrate at work even though I'm not expecting a ton out of the Rangers this series (although I do think we have a shot). Just very, very excited for playoff hockey.

Honolulu_Blue 04-13-2011 02:18 PM

1 Ryan Kessler - Van - 8.7
2 Johan Franzen - Det - 8.5
3 Bobby Ryan - Ana - 9.3
4 Mike Fisher - NSH - 5.7
5 Claude Giroux - PHI - 10.1
6 Vincent Lecavalier - TB - 8.4
7 Tyler Ennis - BUF - 6.5
8 Dave Bolland - CHI - 6.5
9 Ryan Smyth - LA - 6.5
10 Alexander Ovechkin - Wash - 10.9

Total Fwd: 81.1

1 Zdeno Chara - BOS - 7.6
2 PK Subban - MON - 7
3 Daniel Girardi - NYR - 6.1
4 Derek Morris - PHX - 5.2

Total D: 25.9

1 Antti Niemi - SJ - 16
2 Marc-Andre Fleury - Pit - 16.6

Total G: 32.6

Total Team: 139.6

TurnerONU22 04-13-2011 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Sak (Post 2455279)
I am going to join...hopefully...but with limited net access at work, I will be pushing the 7pm deadline.


Whenever you can is fine, don't worry about it.

Suburban Rhythm 04-13-2011 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue (Post 2455293)
1 Ryan Kessler - Van - 8.7
2 Johan Franzen - Det - 8.5
3 Bobby Ryan - Ana - 9.3
4 Mike Fisher - NSH - 5.7
5 Claude Giroux - PHI - 10.1
6 Vincent Lecavalier - TB - 8.4
7 Tyler Ennis - BUF - 6.5
8 Dave Bolland - CHI - 6.5
9 Ryan Smyth - LA - 6.5
10 Alexander Ovechkin - Wash - 10.9

Total Fwd: 81.1

1 Zdeno Chara - BOS - 7.6
2 PK Subban - MON - 7
3 Daniel Girardi - NYR - 6.1
4 Derek Morris - PHX - 5.2

Total D: 25.9

1 Antti Niemi - SJ - 16
2 Marc-Andre Fleury - Pit - 16.6

Total G: 32.6

Total Team: 139.6


Just a note, I think Bolland is out, but not positive.

Dr. Sak 04-13-2011 02:33 PM

F1 - Tyler Kennedy PIT 6.3
F2 - Artem Anisimove NYR 6.4
F3 - Jarret Stoll LAK 6.3
F4 - Radim Vrbata PHX 6.6
F5 - Thomas Kopecky CHI 6.4
F6 - Daniel Sendin VAN 11.8
F7 - Alexander Ovechkin WAS 10.9
F8 - Vincent Lecavalier TB 8.4
F9 - Teemu Selanne ANA 9.9
F10 - Mike Richards PHI 8.2
Forward Total - 81.2

D1 - PK Subban MON 7.0
D2 - Jordan Leopold BUF 6.4
D3 - Cody Franson NAS 5.9
D4 - Zdeno Chara BOS 7.6
Defense Total - 26.9

G1 - Antti Niemi SJ 16
G2 - Jimmy Howard DET 15.8
GoalieTotal - 31.8

Team Total 139.9

Honolulu_Blue 04-13-2011 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm (Post 2455295)
Just a note, I think Bolland is out, but not positive.


I think he's a "maybe" at this point. I think I will stick with him. Thanks for the head's up though.

Young Drachma 04-13-2011 03:14 PM

Ugh. I hope the Devils don't make a habit of this shit. I'm just going to find myself rooting against teams rather than for them.

Honolulu_Blue 04-13-2011 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Cloud (Post 2455310)
Ugh. I hope the Devils don't make a habit of this shit. I'm just going to find myself rooting against teams rather than for them.


We will gladly accept you, and all other Devils fans, as an Honorary Detroit Red Wings fans for the duration of the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Enjoy the ride!

Suburban Rhythm 04-13-2011 03:24 PM

Come on, Pittsburgh is exclusively made up of bandwagoners. We've perfected it! If you are going to jump on and bandwagon, why not the team that's made an art of it?

Logan 04-13-2011 04:04 PM

I hope when you jump onto the Wings or Pens wagon, you miss and slam your Devil fan face on the asphalt.







;). You guys will be back. Lucking into the #4 pick will certainly help.

Pyser 04-13-2011 04:48 PM

spotted on twitter:

Making "Ovechkins" for the game tonight to drink: it's just a White Russian with no cup.

Young Drachma 04-13-2011 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue (Post 2455312)
We will gladly accept you, and all other Devils fans, as an Honorary Detroit Red Wings fans for the duration of the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Enjoy the ride!


Ugh. Sorry, we beat you all in a Cup. That'd be like me rooting for the Phillies now that they have Roy Halladay. I can't do it.

:)

I might go with the Preds. They'll probably lose in the first round and that's familiar and plus, I hate the southern expansion but if Bettman didn't give them a team they'd have taken mine, so...I sort of hate them and glad they're not the Nashville Devils all at the same time.

I'd go with the Thunderleafs, but...I try not to root in-conference.

Honolulu_Blue 04-13-2011 05:23 PM

1st ROUND WEST
Vancouver vs Chicago >>> Vancover
San Jose vs Los Angeles >>> San Jose
Detroit vs Phoenix >>> 3. Detroit
Anaheim vs Nashville >>> 5. Anaheim

1st ROUND EAST
Washington vs New York >>> Washington
Philadelphia vs Buffalo >>> Philly
Boston vs Montreal >>> Boston
Pittsburgh vs Tampa Bay >>> Tamp Bay

2nd ROUND WEST
Vancouver vs Anaheim >>> Vancouver:
San Jose vs Detroit >>> San Jose

2nd ROUND EAST
Washington vs Tampa >>> Washington
Boston vs Philly >>> Boston

WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS
Vancouver vs San Jose >>> San Jose

EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS
Washington vs Boston >>> Washington

STANLEY CUP FINALS
San Jose vs Washington >>> San Jose

stevew 04-13-2011 05:52 PM

I hope the Penguins lose quickly. All of the fairweather bandwagon jumpers are coming out of the woodwork. Nope, you're not going to convince me to like hockey.

Dr. Sak 04-13-2011 07:08 PM

So this year the Pens are making their fans pay for their "official" white out shirt. Since I doubt most won't go and but them. It prompted my friend to say today..."Isn't it going to be cool to see all the white in the crowd sprinkled with some black jerseys and the blue jerseys...it's going to be just like a Tampa Bay home game since those are their colors"

boberot 04-13-2011 07:08 PM

F Stamkos, TB 11.5
F H. Sedin, VAN 11.6
F D. Sedin, VAN 11.8
F Lecavalier, TB 8.4
F Hartnell, PHI 6.5
F Bergeron, BOS 7.1
F van Riemsdyk, PHI 6.1
F Dupuis, PIT 5.9
F Recchi, BOS 7.2
F Stafford, BUF 8.7
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84.8 points

D Gragnani, BUF 4.5
D Campbell, CHI 6.2
D Timonen, PHI 6.1
D Clark, TB 6.0
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22.8 points

G Luongo, VAN 16.9
G Miller, BUF 15.5
----------------------------
32.4 points

Dr. Sak 04-13-2011 07:10 PM

I think you are to take one player from each team...you have teams in there more than once.

Dr. Sak 04-13-2011 07:16 PM

If Stamkos was hurt coming into the playoffs...having Brooks Orpik destroy him on the first shift certainly didn't help matters.

Dr. Sak 04-13-2011 07:20 PM

Why is the ice in Detroit yellow?

Suburban Rhythm 04-13-2011 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Sak (Post 2455397)
If Stamkos was hurt coming into the playoffs...having Brooks Orpik destroy him on the first shift certainly didn't help matters.


He was welcoming him.

Dr. Sak 04-13-2011 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm (Post 2455402)
He was welcoming him.


Dude I had a chuckle at Errey calling Talbot going down easy a "veteran move"...yet if someone were to do that on the other team, he'd be whining for a dive.

Galaxy 04-13-2011 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevew (Post 2455373)
I hope the Penguins lose quickly. All of the fairweather bandwagon jumpers are coming out of the woodwork. Nope, you're not going to convince me to like hockey.



Is it that bad?

Suburban Rhythm 04-13-2011 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Sak (Post 2455392)
So this year the Pens are making their fans pay for their "official" white out shirt. Since I doubt most won't go and but them. It prompted my friend to say today..."Isn't it going to be cool to see all the white in the crowd sprinkled with some black jerseys and the blue jerseys...it's going to be just like a Tampa Bay home game since those are their colors"


You are forgetting the gold Steelers t-shirts. By law, at least 20% of Pittsburghers in any one location must wear Steelers gear.

Suburban Rhythm 04-13-2011 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Sak (Post 2455403)
Dude I had a chuckle at Errey calling Talbot going down easy a "veteran move"...yet if someone were to do that on the other team, he'd be whining for a dive.



I love Errey. He's a goof...but he's our goof damn it!

Steigy...not so much

Suburban Rhythm 04-13-2011 07:42 PM

Stupid penalty by Malone. Too bad Pens PP sucks

Suburban Rhythm 04-13-2011 08:15 PM



Probably will not work, trying to embed from my phone.

bhlloy 04-13-2011 08:19 PM

Just got home and haven't looked up any of the scores... hope I'm still good for this

F Tomas Plekanec, MTL 8.6
F Vincent Lecavalier, TB 8.4
F Ben Smith, Chi 5.0
F Tomas Holmstrom, Det 6.0
F Jeff Carter, Phi 10.5
F Joe Thornton, SJ 8.8
F Jason Pominville, Buf 7.1
F Chris Kunitz, Pit 8.5
F Alex Ovechkin, WSH 10.9
F Dustin Brown, LA 7.0
Forwards total: 80.8

D Tomas Kaberle, Bos 7.5
D Michal Rozsival, PHX 5.7
D Francois Beauchemin,ANA 5.4
D Shea Weber, Nsh 7.7
Defense Total: 26.3

G Roberto Luongo, Van 16.9
G Antti Niemi, SJ 16.0
Goalies Total: 32.9

Team Total: 140
Remaining 0

bhlloy 04-13-2011 08:20 PM

DOLA - looks like none of my players have any points so far, so that's good

Pumpy Tudors 04-13-2011 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Cloud (Post 2455310)
Ugh. I hope the Devils don't make a habit of this shit. I'm just going to find myself rooting against teams rather than for them.

Whoa, dude, it's just one year.

Dr. Sak 04-13-2011 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors (Post 2455431)
Whoa, dude, it's just one year.


I miss seeing Marty giving up beach ball goals like last year ;)

Suburban Rhythm 04-13-2011 09:14 PM

Penguins score twice in 18 seconds - Kovalev and Asham

stevew 04-13-2011 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galaxy (Post 2455404)
Is it that bad?


Western PA is a ignorant fan fair-weather Wagon jumping paradise. I need to move the fuck away again. You should listen to the sports radio.

Dr. Sak 04-13-2011 09:30 PM

I wonder how many teeth St. Louis lost when he took that slash to the mouth.

Dr. Sak 04-14-2011 07:47 AM

To answer my own question, St Louis had two fractured teeth and had to have a double root canal last night.

Suburban Rhythm 04-14-2011 07:58 AM

It's his own fault for being so short!

Suburban Rhythm 04-14-2011 08:10 AM

Additional view of Orpik on Stamkos, with slow motion.


Logan 04-14-2011 08:11 AM

Last night was tough.

TurnerONU22 04-14-2011 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhlloy (Post 2455427)
Just got home and haven't looked up any of the scores... hope I'm still good for this

F Tomas Plekanec, MTL 8.6
F Vincent Lecavalier, TB 8.4
F Ben Smith, Chi 5.0
F Tomas Holmstrom, Det 6.0
F Jeff Carter, Phi 10.5
F Joe Thornton, SJ 8.8
F Jason Pominville, Buf 7.1
F Chris Kunitz, Pit 8.5
F Alex Ovechkin, WSH 10.9
F Dustin Brown, LA 7.0
Forwards total: 80.8

D Tomas Kaberle, Bos 7.5
D Michal Rozsival, PHX 5.7
D Francois Beauchemin,ANA 5.4
D Shea Weber, Nsh 7.7
Defense Total: 26.3

G Roberto Luongo, Van 16.9
G Antti Niemi, SJ 16.0
Goalies Total: 32.9

Team Total: 140
Remaining 0


Slight problem, as you have two SJ players and 0 NYR players

I'll still include you, but I switched Joe Thornton to Logan Couture and added Lundqvist as your goaile.

However, if you'd rather have Niemi and maybe Dubinsky as your forward, let me know. Thanks!

RendeR 04-14-2011 09:16 AM

LETS GO SABRES!!!!!

Suburban Rhythm 04-14-2011 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pyser (Post 2455349)
spotted on twitter:

Making "Ovechkins" for the game tonight to drink: it's just a White Russian with no cup.


During the Pens Cup run 2 years ago, a hotel bar across the street from the arena was making Angry Malkins = Pepper Vodka and hot sauce.

Maple Leafs 04-14-2011 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Sak (Post 2455449)
I wonder how many teeth St. Louis lost when he took that slash to the mouth.

During the intermission, TSN had Kerry Fraser on to explain that the referee should have called a major penalty, that intent isn't a factor in stick fouls, and that there was no excuse more missing a play that happened right in front of you even if it's the playoffs.

I mean, I don't want to sound paranoid, but it's fair to assume that entire segment was done just to piss me off, right?

TurnerONU22 04-14-2011 10:16 AM

I have created a Google Docs spreadsheet for the Fantasy Hockey Scoring:

Fantasy Hockey Standings

Thanks to Mike Fisher's 3 point night and Fleury's shutout, HB has the early lead with 10 points.

Logan 04-14-2011 10:23 AM

Nice work on the spreadsheet, thanks.

Anyone down for making this a little interesting? I know it's after the fact so no obligation...but if I come in last, I'll buy the winner a team-specific tshirt of their choice.

Suburban Rhythm 04-14-2011 10:24 AM

Thought this was a great X's and O's breakdown of what Pittsburgh does, Tampa's counter, and Pittsburgh's re-counter (?)

Pittsburgh-Tampa Preview: Penguins have utilized rule tweak to terrorize Lightning defense | The Hockey Writers

DataKing 04-14-2011 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Sak (Post 2455398)
Why is the ice in Detroit yellow?


That's from Bryzgalov wetting himself in the second period.

bhlloy 04-14-2011 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurnerONU22 (Post 2455541)
Slight problem, as you have two SJ players and 0 NYR players

I'll still include you, but I switched Joe Thornton to Logan Couture and added Lundqvist as your goaile.

However, if you'd rather have Niemi and maybe Dubinsky as your forward, let me know. Thanks!


Doh... that's what I get for rushing. Yes please, if it's not too late I'll stick with Niemi and take Dubinsky instead. Otherwise the first way is fine too.

TurnerONU22 04-14-2011 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhlloy (Post 2455630)
Doh... that's what I get for rushing. Yes please, if it's not too late I'll stick with Niemi and take Dubinsky instead. Otherwise the first way is fine too.


No problem, I've changed it in the spreadsheet above.

Fidatelo 04-14-2011 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm (Post 2455536)
Additional view of Orpik on Stamkos, with slow motion.


I like how it's called the "AGH Cam", very appropriate as that is exactly what Stamkos was saying as it happened. "AAAAAGGHHHH!"

bbor 04-14-2011 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maple Leafs (Post 2455607)
During the intermission, TSN had Kerry Fraser on to explain that the referee should have called a major penalty, that intent isn't a factor in stick fouls, and that there was no excuse more missing a play that happened right in front of you even if it's the playoffs.

I mean, I don't want to sound paranoid, but it's fair to assume that entire segment was done just to piss me off, right?


Excellent

Fidatelo 04-14-2011 09:28 PM

Looks like its time for us Winnipegers to put up or shut up: True North expected to trigger campaign for NHL season tickets - Winnipeg Free Press

I know I'm in.

Galaxy 04-14-2011 10:13 PM

I don't see the NHL coming back to Winnipeg. Never mind the arena needs an extra 2,500-3,500 more seats.

Dear NHL, why have a rulebook if you don't use it? Or if you do use it, make sure the actions warrants the call. Thanks.

samifan24 04-14-2011 10:39 PM

Nice of the Bruins to show up tonight.

bhlloy 04-14-2011 11:01 PM

Bruins game tonight made no sense... you have this huge size advantage, so you should definitely spend the whole game not going to the net and trying to finesse the perfect shot.

Also what a stupid, selfish penalty by Chara. 2 goals down with 3 minutes left in the first game of the series, the perfect time to take a pointless roughing minor for absolutely no reason and make sure you don't get any shot at getting back into it.

Sharks - Kings game getting interesting, going to be a great series.

Pumpy Tudors 04-15-2011 01:14 AM

I am quickly reminded of why I love this time of year. I don't really have a preference between the Kings and Sharks, but it's a playoff game in overtime. I'm all in. I'm in the Eastern time zone, and I'll still watch a west coast overtime game until it's over. They could play 4 overtimes and keep me awake until 3:00am, and I won't complain. I love the playoffs.

Logan 04-15-2011 08:27 AM

I fell asleep during OT...I suck.

Suburban Rhythm 04-15-2011 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhlloy (Post 2455874)
Bruins game tonight made no sense... you have this huge size advantage, so you should definitely spend the whole game not going to the net and trying to finesse the perfect shot.

Also what a stupid, selfish penalty by Chara. 2 goals down with 3 minutes left in the first game of the series, the perfect time to take a pointless roughing minor for absolutely no reason and make sure you don't get any shot at getting back into it.


The Pacioretty incident, last night, and a handful of other incidents. It seems like when the game is pretty much decided, Chara can't control his emotions. I understand guys get frustrated, but he rarely does these things in-game.

At least with someone like Matt Cooke, he's an idiot all the time. You know what you are getting.


Quote:

Originally Posted by bhlloy (Post 2455874)
Sharks - Kings game getting interesting, going to be a great series.


It's early, but I'll admit I was wrong on this one. I thought the Sharks would roll in this series.

Logan 04-15-2011 09:30 AM

I'm annoyed that it looks like Tortorella won't make any lineup changes for game 2 besides some possible shuffling of the lines. Avery needs to play and Zuccarello should be out.

Logan 04-15-2011 12:55 PM

Apologies to Torts...Avery in for Zucc.

Fidatelo 04-15-2011 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galaxy (Post 2455837)
I don't see the NHL coming back to Winnipeg. Never mind the arena needs an extra 2,500-3,500 more seats.


Aside from the arena (which I feel is fine as configured, frankly, but rumours do exist that engineers are exploring expansion possibilities), what are your other reasons for Winnipeg not getting a team? Are they all out-dated preconceptions of an environment that has changed dramatically since 1996?

Also, as of today the TSN Jets Meter has crossed into "Drop the Puck" territory for the first time: http://tsn.ca/nhl/jetsmeter/

This is happening.

Go Jets Go!

Galaxy 04-16-2011 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fidatelo (Post 2456067)
Aside from the arena (which I feel is fine as configured, frankly, but rumours do exist that engineers are exploring expansion possibilities), what are your other reasons for Winnipeg not getting a team? Are they all out-dated preconceptions of an environment that has changed dramatically since 1996?

Also, as of today the TSN Jets Meter has crossed into "Drop the Puck" territory for the first time: http://tsn.ca/nhl/jetsmeter/

This is happening.

Go Jets Go!


I'm just not buying the hoopla over Phoenix moving back. The NHL brass will do all they can to keep them in Phoenix.

Fidatelo 04-16-2011 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galaxy (Post 2456222)
I'm just not buying the hoopla over Phoenix moving back. The NHL brass will do all they can to keep them in Phoenix.


I haven't believed it in the past either, and certainly Bettman can still pull a rabbit out of his hat, but I think this is about as close as it can get without actually happening.

Keep in mind there is the Atlanta situation as well. One of our local journalists has speculated that the NHL would really like to keep the coyotes in Phoenix mostly because they want to have Winnipeg as the Atlanta fallback. If Phoenix comes to Winnipeg and no one steps up in Atlanta, the NHL is a bit stuck trying to find a situation they can drop the Thrashers into immediately.


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