DaChef320

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Sharks will rape them

jupitersolo

whooo,

jupitersolo

Man this is enough to make you pass out, tonight...


EASTERN CONFERENCE

The #1 Philadelphia Flyers would clinch the Atlantic Division title…

* if they defeat the Ottawa Senators in regulation, overtime or shootout AND the Pittsburgh Penguins lose to the New Jersey Devils in regulation, overtime or shootout
-OR-
* if they get one point against the Ottawa Senators AND the Pittsburgh Penguins lose to the New Jersey Devils in regulation.

The #2 Washington Capitals would clinch the Southeast Division title…

* if they defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs in regulation, overtime or shootout
-OR-
* if they get one point against the Toronto Maple Leafs AND the Tampa Bay Lightning lose to the Buffalo Sabres in regulation, overtime or shootout
-OR-
* if the Tampa Bay Lightning lose in regulation to the Buffalo Sabres.

The #6 Montreal Canadiens would clinch an Eastern Conference playoff berth…

* if they defeat the Chicago Blackhawks in regulation, overtime or shootout.


WESTERN CONFERENCE

The #4 Phoenix Coyotes (idle) would clinch a Western Conference playoff berth…

* if the Dallas Stars lose to the Columbus Blue Jackets in regulation, overtime or shootout.

The #5 Los Angeles Kings (idle) would clinch a Western Conference playoff berth...

* if the Dallas Stars lose to the Columbus Blue Jackets in regulation.

The #6 Nashville Predators would clinch a Western Conference playoff berth…

* if they defeat the Atlanta Thrashers in regulation, overtime or shootout AND the Dallas Stars lose to the Columbus Blue Jackets in regulation, overtime or shootout
-OR-
* if they get one point against the Atlanta Thrashers AND the Dallas Stars lose to the Columbus Blue Jackets in regulation.

Yumcha

The Western Conference race has me ...

Fibonacci

Yummy's been walkin' the streets at night, just tryin' to get it right...

Jonesi

About 30 seconds in = TF

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Yumcha

What a goalie duel between Price and Crawford tonight.



@ Chicago losing in OT though...

dom

6 years without playoffs.

jupitersolo

If there was a few more weeks in the season, I'd say they would make it. Reimer looks to be their future, next year has some promise for better years to come.

Yumcha

But, there is hope. Let's see what Burke does in the off-season...

dom

Ya but we've been sold that story for about 3-4 years now. I'll start believing it when I see it.

It seriously sucks not having playoff hockey.




My early prediction for the playoffs. Caps vs Canucks in the final.

dom

Your Hawks are setting themselves up nicely.......for a first round exit.

I think the Nucks are for real this time.

Yumcha

Well, you try playing the stretch run without 2 key players...and compound that with make-shift 3rd and 4th lines.

Not really keys for success.




And Vancouver?

Sure. They'll sweep Chicago. Rose is also not an NBA star.

dom

Never said sweep. It will be a hard fought 5 game series.

Yumcha

Why give Chicago even 1 win? Canucks in 4...Cup winners too.

Yumcha

Malhotra was a big loss for Vancouver; anchoring the 3rd line and winning 60%+ of faceoffs is huge...even bigger come playoffs.

And if Edler and Hamhuis injuries are season ending, yeah...I don't see it.


My picks: Philly and their no-name goalie and Detroit ( ) and their no-name goalie.

dom

Ya they were big losses. But not as big as the Cup hangover and gutting of the roster Chicago is suffering from.

Philly? Washington has most making of a team headed for a long run. I just question the goal tending. not because they're all no names but if things do happen to get shaky will they start flipping them in and out of the net? Its not exactly settled yet is it?

And nice Jonsei imitation.

Yumcha

Nothing as epic as Chicago's purge from the last off-season.

Only thing I can recall even close was the Marlins did in MLB when they won the World Series.


Washington is also possible. But, I don't like their D as much as Philly's...As for the West, I have my doubts about Vancouver...You may laugh but I think the Sharks have a better chance to represent than the Canucks.

dom

No laughing. They're totally under the radar aren't they. But how many years have we heard that this will be San Jose's year? Can't take them seriously anymore.

Yumcha

Well, I have to give them credit...even though they got swept by Chicago in last year's playoffs, the series was very close. And the Sharks did take out Detroit prior to playing Chicago.

This year, they have a goalie who is alot more reliable in Niemi...and well, that guy's been to the last dance and won it. Another big x-factor...


Vancouver...well, as great as Louuuuu is in the regular season, I just don't see him having the make-up to come up big as series get closer and games get tighter. Heck, weren't most Vancouver victories this year by big margins...? They stake Louuu to a nice lead and he has the easy job afterwards...





It'll be interesting...I think they'll get to the Semi's or Conference Finals at best.

Yumcha

And oh, NOT TO JINX THE PENS JONESI...but, if Crosby can come back, Pittsburgh is capable of anything.

Jonesi

Jonesi

I'd have sympathy but we've had 18 years of that crap with the Pirates. It sucks.... Although 1967 was a LONG time ago..



I agree with the Capitals, I think the system and playing D will help in the playoffs. But it's hard to picture anyone but the Wings in the Finals. They're built for the playoffs. And the Canucks seem to choke every year.

Yumcha

I freaking hate the Toilet Red Wings.

Moog-Type-S

I was at the Kings v Stars on Saturday.....Kings Win.

Going tonight to Kings v Yotes......Kings win?!?!?!

I hope so.....would be great to lock in that playoff spot tonight!!!!

herbalist

A guy I play with did the same thing once. He ended up getting weekends in jail for a few years.

herbalist

It sucks. I know we've all heard this before but I think they've actually turned the corner and are headed in the right direction for next year.

Moog-Type-S

A game I was playing in last year.....an opposing player and a guy on our team got into it after the whistle....opposing player speared the guy on our team.....this was his 2nd incident.....turned out he ended up getting banned from USA Hockey.

Moog-Type-S

If I take the serial numbers off that stick and have my receipt and it's been less than 30 days....can a get a new stick?!?!

Moog-Type-S

Update:

Hawks: playoff odds down 6.8 to 79.8%

Kings: playoff odds down 0.5 to 98.9%

Stars: playoff odds up 12.8 to 37.4% ....Stars winning the hanging tough award.....which will probably end up winning the dreaded black-hole spot for the draft.

herbalist

No. The peelable serial number sticker goes on the receipt when you send it to the manufacturer. The serial numbers on the stick and receipt have to match to be covered by warranty. They were losing a lot to scams.

Moog-Type-S

Serious?!?!?!?!

I thought we were well beyond red text here.....guess not.

Fibonacci

Did you see the game last night. They are in the thick of a play-off hunt/berth and their arena wasn't even 1/2 full. Sweet fan support.

Yumcha

Maybe they are all watching football...


Waitaminit.............

Fibonacci

After a rough start, they eerily remind me of last years Caps. It almost looks too easy for them and they are coasting at times, wouldn't shock me if they get upset early too. is still bitter at my prediction last year.

Oh, and sorry bout your Leafs. The Habs and Leafs are my favorite teams to host in Hockeytown -- sooo much fun. Too bad it happens so rarely.

Fibonacci

Lioness's

Fibonacci

Yummy cakes --> <-- Fibo le great

herbalist

Sorry, I must of underestimated the knowledge and experience of someone from the hockey hotbed of SoCal.

jupitersolo

Just saw this on the wire...


Zetterberg left the Red Wings' game Wednesday night at Carolina with what the team says is a lower-body injury

Rounder

New Neal jersey, just in time for friday