NHL 2012 Playoffs (aka the real season)

[Hyperglide]

Originally Posted by biosc1

Considering one is concussed and the other probably has a broken hand thanks to a vicious slash by a Calgary Flame...one doesn't know if they'll be able to do much.

I know that. 0.o. Yet in spite of it all they still won the Presidents trophy and he's stating that they lose in 5 to the Kings who couldn't score with a $10 dollar ho?

There's upsets and then there's drinkin' the haterade. I mean it does deserve a bit of an explanation?

[Khrymsyn]

Looks like it's going to take a Homer to give Philly a shot in the Phi/Pit matchup... Though Philly won the regular season series, and has won 5 of 6 games in Pittsburgh since the new stadium opened....

Eastern Conference

1. NY Rangers - 8. Ottawa Senators in 5
2. Boston Bruins - 7. Washington Capitals in 5
3. Florida Panthers - 6. New Jersey Devils in 7
4. Pittsburgh Penguins - 5.Philadephia Flyers in 6

Western Conference

1. Vancouver Canucks - 8. Los Angeles Kings in 7
2. St. Louis Blues - 7. San Jose Sharks in 5
3. Phoenix Coyotes - 6. Chicago Blackhawks in 6
4. Nashville Predators - 5. Detroit Red Wings in 7

[Dark Prince]

Originally Posted by Hyperglide

Wow Vancouver almost gets swept? LOL! That's funny Prince. You not a big Sedin fan?

Not really lol. I don't really think they'll be able to pull off a playoff run especially with what biosc mentioned. I think Quick will pick up his play and prove to be a challenge for the Canucks. Especially considering he ended the campaign second in the league in GAA just above Schneider.

While I know the Canucks will more then likely start Luongo instead of going with their better choice in that of Schneider, I see LA taking advantage of Luongo and potting a few with Quick capable of stealing the series.

[shunoshi]

Originally Posted by Khrymsyn

Looks like it's going to take a Homer to give Philly a shot in the Phi/Pit matchup... Though Philly won the regular season series, and has won 5 of 6 games in Pittsburgh since the new stadium opened....

Nope, I'm with you. I think Philly has the edge, but it will go to 7.


Eastern Conference

1. NY Rangers - 8. Ottawa Senators in 4
2. Boston Bruins - 7. Washington Capitals in 5
3. Florida Panthers - 6. New Jersey Devils in 6
4. Pittsburgh Penguins - 5. Philadephia Flyers in 7

Western Conference

1. Vancouver Canucks - 8. Los Angeles Kings in 5
2. St. Louis Blues - 7. San Jose Sharks in 4
3. Phoenix Coyotes - 6. Chicago Blackhawks in 7
4. Nashville Predators - 5. Detroit Red Wings in 6

Originally Posted by Dark Prince

While I know the Canucks will more then likely start Luongo instead of going with their better choice in that of Schneider, I see LA taking advantage of Luongo and potting a few with Quick capable of stealing the series.

The Kings can't score against mediocre goalies. The Wild are pretty much the only team worse at scoring. Luongo will shut them down.

[biosc1]

Originally Posted by Hyperglide

I know that. 0.o. Yet in spite of it all they still won the Presidents trophy and he's stating that they lose in 5 to the Kings who couldn't score with a $10 dollar ho?

There's upsets and then there's drinkin' the haterade. I mean it does deserve a bit of an explanation?

Oh, I still think the Canucks will turn it up a notch. LA doesn't seem to have a very good "playoff game" going off what they've done in the past. Should be interesting though.

I'm hoping to maybe catch a game in LA on Sunday or Wednesday as I'll be near LA at the time

Tickets seem better priced than here!

[Dark Prince]

Originally Posted by shunoshi

The Kings can't score against mediocre goalies. The Wild are pretty much the only team worse at scoring. Luongo will shut them down.

Haha. I'm sure Luongo will stack those pillow pads he has and stop anything coming his way.

I think LA is capable of putting up a fight and could put up an interesting series.

[biosc1]

Originally Posted by Hyperglide

I think LA is capable of putting up a fight and could put up an interesting series.

You're just desperate for interesting games in other matchups because you're stuck with Florida

[Dark Prince]

Originally Posted by biosc1

You're just desperate for interesting games in other matchups because you're stuck with Florida

:P lol!

I can't help it. I don't mind being stuck with Florida, means we'll more then likely actually make it to the second round this time.

[Hyperglide]

Originally Posted by biosc1

You're just desperate for interesting games in other matchups because you're stuck with Florida

Uh.. I never said that..

Oh and a little off-topic but has anyone checked the AHL standings lately? The Norfolk Admirals (Tampa Bay Lightnings farm team) have won 25 games in a row. All in regulation. Yes, 25 in a row. That's not a typo, no need to double-take. I don't care if people call it's a 2nd rate league. That's damn impressive even if it was a beer league.

I predict a Marlies vs. Admirals Calder Cup Final, with the Marlies winning in 7.

[Khrymsyn]

Originally Posted by Hyperglide

Uh.. I never said that..

Oh and a little off-topic but has anyone checked the AHL standings lately? The Norfolk Admirals (Tampa Bay Lightnings farm team) have won 25 games in a row. All in regulation. Yes, 25 in a row. That's not a typo, no need to double-take. I don't care if people call it's a 2nd rate league. That's damn impressive even if it was a beer league.

I predict a Marlies vs. Admirals Calder Cup Final, with the Marlies winning in 7.

Maybe the Lightning needed to call up a few more of their youngin's then, eh? =)

[MalReynolds]

Eastern Conference

1. NY Rangers - 8. Ottawa Senators (NYR - 4)
2. Boston Bruins - 7. Washington Capitals (Boston - 7)
3. Florida Panthers - 6. New Jersey Devils (Panthers in 7)
4. Pittsburgh Penguins - 5.Philadephia Flyers (Penguins in 5)

Western Conference

1. Vancouver Canucks - 8. Los Angeles Kings (Van in 6)
2. St. Louis Blues - 7. San Jose Sharks (sharks in 5)
3. Phoenix Coyotes - 6. Chicago Blackhawks (Yotes in 4)
4. Nashville Predators - 5. Detroit Red Wings (Nashville in 7)
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[biosc1]

Originally Posted by MalReynolds

Eastern Conference

1. NY Rangers - 8. Ottawa Senators (NYR - 4)
2. Boston Bruins - 7. Washington Capitals (Boston - 7)
3. Florida Panthers - 6. New Jersey Devils (Panthers in 7)
4. Pittsburgh Penguins - 5.Philadephia Flyers (Penguins in 5)

Western Conference

1. Vancouver Canucks - 8. Los Angeles Kings (Van in 6)
2. St. Louis Blues - 7. San Jose Sharks (sharks in 5)
3. Phoenix Coyotes - 6. Chicago Blackhawks (Yotes in 4)
4. Nashville Predators - 5. Detroit Red Wings (Nashville in 7)
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Can I ask what you smoke?

Ottawa knows how to play NYR...they'll at least win 1 game...maybe.

PIT vs PHI will definitely be a 6-7 game war. Whoever wins may not do much the following series.

PHO sweeping CHI? You are crazy! That's another 6 game series...though CHI knows how to play playoff hockey.

SJ over STL in 5? Have you seen STL play lately? They are soul crushing...grind you into dust. I can only hope they go 7 so if STL makes it past the round, they'll be tired out. On the other hand SJ has shown they know how to win the first round of the playoffs

[MalReynolds]

Tell you the truth all i want is the Penguins to DESTROY the flyers

[Dark Prince]

Originally Posted by MalReynolds

Tell you the truth all i want is the Penguins to DESTROY the flyers

In that case I forgive you for saying Panthers in 7 because that was just insane!

[roboninja]

Oh, I thought we were doing predictions and not wish lists.

[Troggles]

First Round Matchups Eastern Conference:

NY Rangers vs. Ottawa (NYR in 5)
Boston vs. Washington (Boston in 5)
Florida vs. New Jersey (New Jersey in 6)
Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia (Pitt in 7)

Western Conference:

Vancouver vs. Los Angeles (Vancouver in 5)
St. Louis vs. San Jose (St Louis in 6)
Phoenix vs. Chicago (Chicago in 7)
Nashville vs. Detroit (Detroit in 6)

[Jackel]

My wonderful predictions.

Eastern Conference:

NY Rangers vs. Ottawa (New York in 7)
Boston vs. Washington (Boston in 6)
Florida vs. New Jersey (New Jersey in 5)
Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia (Pittsburgh in 7)

Western Conference:

Vancouver vs. Los Angeles (Vancouver in 6)
St. Louis vs. San Jose (San Jose in 7)
Phoenix vs. Chicago (Chicago in 7)
Nashville vs. Detroit (Nashville in 7)

[Dark Prince]

Originally Posted by roboninja

Oh, I thought we were doing predictions and not wish lists.

blargh too short

[roboninja]

Originally Posted by Dark Prince

blargh too short

Heh, I was mostly referring to Mal, but if you thought the shoe fit...

I believe I am the only person in the world that is giving Ottawa a shot against the Rangers. Well, other than Sens fans of course. Maybe just living here is affecting me.

[Dark Prince]

Originally Posted by roboninja

Heh, I was mostly referring to Mal, but if you thought the shoe fit...

I believe I am the only person in the world that is giving Ottawa a shot against the Rangers. Well, other than Sens fans of course. Maybe just living here is affecting me.

Oh lmao. I actually wouldn't mind at all if those Sens knocked off the Rangers. Anything to keep them from a Cup.