dom

Did he say DC or Toronto?

Yumcha

Kinda surprising to see Trotz get the heave-ho in Nashville.

I think he's a great coach...aside from Tippett, no one gets more out of a rag-tag line-up than Trotz. If the Leaves were smart, they'd consider him IMO.

97BlackAckCL

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Yumcha

Did dom get mad and the thread?

Yumcha

AZ has it's own hockey lockout!

dom

F you all.

dom

I shouldn't be so mad. Shanaban will save the Leaves just like he saved the NHL disciplinary office. He and Tim Leiweke will ride the streets of Toronto on a white horse next June!

dom

But until then I'll just keep locking this thread so you pricks can't talk about your successful teams.

97BlackAckCL

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At least Yummy and I can still post in this thread when it's locked

dom

Yumcha

And that's how bad jokes start, Ack...

"So, a Leafs fan, Pens fan, and a Hawks fan walk into a bar......"

97BlackAckCL

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Go Pens!

97BlackAckCL

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Moog-Type-S

^^ I never noticed that Yummy owns Google Glass.

97BlackAckCL

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He owns Apple Glasses

Yumcha

Well, no wonder I had a wardrobe malfunction (who wears Canucks tees??) and felt the need to wreck the place.

97BlackAckCL

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And grew like a foot taller

Yumcha

Well, fearless picks:

Boston in 5
Montreal in 6
Pittsburgh in 7
New York in 7

Chicago in 7
Minnesota in 6
Anaheim in 6
Los Angeles in 7

97BlackAckCL

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You really think that many first rounds will go to 7?

Yumcha

I do. Could've probably picked 6 for some...but, looking at the line-ups and how they match-up, I do see some nail-biter series.

dom

Boston in 3
Pittsburgh in 5
Montreal in 6
Philadelphia in 7

Anaheim in 2
Colorado in 6
Chicago in 7
Los Angeles in 1

97BlackAckCL

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Possibly, I'm expecting more 6's than 7's this round, but you never know

black label

I hate to say it but your Boston in 5 pick is a bit optimistic. Detroit has been the best team in the league against the Bruins this year based on their head to head records, Boston is the underdog.

Moog-Type-S

Le picks:

Boston in 6
Montreal in 5
Pittsburgh in 7
Philadelphia in 6

Chicago in 7
Minnesota in 6
Anaheim in 6
Los Angeles in 6

Rounder

East Predictions:
Boston/Redwings: Boston in 5
Pens/Blue Jackets: Pens in 5
Habs/Lightning: Habs in 6
Rangers/Flyers: Rangers in 6

imj0257

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TSN picked Stars in 7

Yumcha

black label, we can all see immediately past your fake-modesty about the Bruins. You have a farm-team-esque Pink Things line up against your loaded Bruins who also, have a FINLANDIAN GOALIE who can probably dunk on LeBron James.


You're lucky I gave Detroit 1 win against your Bruins. It could easily be a sweep.

Yumcha

I do have to admit that the Eastern Conference series appear ON PAPER rather ho-hum. Should have no upsets...


West is well, a bit of coin-flipping. If the Blues revert back to the dominance prior to the recent swoon/choke of the Central Title, they'll give Chicago all sorts of fits. And possibly, a team that will be walking wounded into Round 2.

The Sharks/Kings tilt will be definitely must-watch also for moi. Two squads that hate each other with each passing moment and on paper, very well-matched. Could go either way...but, I think LA's Cup experience will be that intangible in a close series. Again, whoever comes out of this series may be limping like a cripple.

Avs are the great story of the year...but, you have to wonder what Varlamov will be like now that the temperature has been cranked up a few hundred degrees. They are almost using the Oilers/Leafs strategy of allowing 35+ shots per game and we have to wonder how this is a formula for success in the playoffs. Their D is questionable...especially for the playoffs. This is why I have the Minny North Stars taking them out (and my one "upset").

Ducks vs. Stars...sorry, don't care.

Yumcha

And whichever team has the most Finlandians will win the Cup.

Moog-Type-S

I think you have that confused with the Minnesota Stars

97BlackAckCL

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Yeah, Boston is deep, Detroit, not so much

Moog-Type-S

Ducks V Stars ....... Nobody cares
Avs V North Stars ...... Interesting to see if the old "Defense wins games" comes to bite the Avs in the @ss
Blues V Hawks...... Exciting one to watch for sure.....if the Blues show up...uh-oh for the Hawks.
Kings V Sharks...... Always an exciting series. Bad blood all around. Which Kings team shows up will be the deciding factor.

black label

Actually, it's a little bit of honest fear. Detroit I the only team to beat the b's 3x in regulation, their also the only team the b's have a negative goal differential against.

97BlackAckCL

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The Pens swept the Bruins last year in the regular season, look how well that worked out for them

It definitely will be an entertaining series though, but Detroit's a ways away from healthy

Yumcha

So like, my question: Regular season success equates to what exactly in the playoffs?


Oh right. Zilch and nada.

You really think a team full of farm-team rookies is going to get past a seasoned/experienced Bruins squad? Again, stop with the fake-humble-crap. It's kinda silly.

Yumcha

Only person that thinks the Pink Things have a chance is Fibbityfibs. For all that hard work, the Wings get to play an extra 4-5 games max and then, FORE!!!

Yumcha

Jiimmay Howard is not a great goalie and with squad that is not that deep anymore defensively, the Wings will need Jimmahay Howard to steal games? Not going to happen. He's more no-name-brand than Crawford.

97BlackAckCL

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Moog-Type-S

I wouldn't find it too far fetched to think Detroit can be a team to force a first round upset.

They've done it before

Yumcha

Sure, stranger things have happened and upsets are not impossible. Just in THIS match-up, let's just say the odds are less favorable for an upset. We could have that supposed President's Trophy curse.

We are talking about if Boston plays to their abilities and does not treat the Things like some retread and focus on taking care of business, I think this series will be over soon. And it's not because I'm blinded by some biased hatred for the Pink Things. It is what it is. They just are too young and inexperienced.


The other match-ups are far more likely to have upsets than Boston/Detroit.