August1991 Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 Greg usually lets one sports thread get by every so often. And as Black Dog once said, hockey is a religion in Canada - and this is the Stanley Cup playoffs. So, here are my predictions for the upcoming playoffs: (They've started, no?) Buffalo Sabres New York Islanders New York, New York versus a team with an oxymoron name. Hmmm. The New York Islanders? I'm betting that's not Manhattan. Buffalo wings are good. So, I go with the Sabres. Buffalo in four! New Jersey Devils Tampa Bay Lightning This one's a no brainer. Tampa Bay has to win because a) there are two really cool bridges in Tampa, any hockey team in Florida has to win just on moxy and c) nothing much good ever came from New Jersey. Tampa in four! Atlanta Thrashers New York Rangers Atlanta Thrashers? What a ridiculous name for a hockey team. Atlanta it is - in five! Ottawa Senators Pittsburgh Penguins Black tie senators against perky penguins - Imagine! As much as I hate the place, I'll choose Ottawa if only to tantalize them for a while and then finish them off in another round. Ottawa in seven! Detroit Red Wings Calgary Flames I know Gordie Howe played for Detroit but I'll appeal to the local crowd. Calgary in six! Anaheim Ducks Minnesota Wild Tough one. Any team named "Wild" from Minnesota deserves a second look. (Do Minnesotans go wild? Ever?) OTOH, the Anaheim "ducks" is even worse as a team name. I'll bet the Anaheim goalie doesn't too often. Anaheim in six! Vancouver Canucks Dallas Stars [bad joke in very poor taste]Jackie may disagree but the Canucks are going down. Dallas, it is - in four! (I've heard that many Finns play there. True? So why aren't they called the Dallas Saunas?)[/joke very in poor taste] Nashville Predators San Jose Sharks This one will obviously be a vicious fight. Sharks versus predators. If it were the Nashville Piranhas, then maybe I'd change my change my prediction. But predators? No. When the blood coagulates, it'll be the Sharks still swimming - in seven! (And anyway, Elvis really is dead.) So, there you have my first round predictions. If I understand properly, the teams get re-seeded in the next round so I can't make predictions now. (Did I get this right?) Stay tuned for future predictions and remember where you heard this first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyser Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 I just want to know will you take some bets with me right now ? No readng a paper before you answer, nor looking at channel 6 on your tube. I guarantee you that Tampa will not win in 4. I say $100 is good okay? New York, New York versus a team with an oxymoron name. Hmmm. The New York Islanders? I'm betting that's not Manhattan. Buffalo wings are good. So, I go with the Sabres. Islander already lost on Wed . Sabres should....should go all the way. But they will likely have to go thru Ottawa (uggh) and if they beat Pens, then it will be a hard road. New Jersey DevilsTampa Bay Lightning This one's a no brainer. Tampa Bay has to win because a) there are two really cool bridges in Tampa, any hockey team in Florida has to win just on moxy and c) nothing much good ever came from New Jersey. Tampa in four! Well.....considering that Tampa is down 1-0 in games already....cane we finalize that bet now? Jersey in 6 Atlanta ThrashersNew York Rangers NY already up 1-0 in games.Atlanta has too much firepower for NY. Atl in 6 Ottawa Senators Pittsburgh Penguins Black tie senators against perky penguins - Imagine! As much as I hate the place, I'll choose Ottawa if only to tantalize them for a while and then finish them off in another round. Ottawa in seven! Tough one. Sens looked like killers the other night. But then again they did against TO a few times only to lose. So IF the Pens can win tonight, and IF the pens can take it home and go up a game, then this should be the marquee matchup of all this rears playoffs. Fun to watch...only if Pens win. If Sens win.....my nieces will be horrible to be around all summer. Payback truely will be a bitch. Detroit Red WingsCalgary Flames I know Gordie Howe played for Detroit but I'll appeal to the local crowd. Calgary in six! Agreed but in seven. Detroit is too good and in my estimation Hasek is due to go down any moment so thats why Flames in in 7. Anaheim Ducks Minnesota Wild Anaheim should...should win. All prognosticators have said to watch out for Minny. No idea where this one will go. Vancouver CanucksDallas Stars Only because of Luongo do I want Van to move on. But should Modano come alive-lookout. Nashville Predators San Jose Sharks Sharks in 6 , Preds too good to go down that quick. You have most of it right. So...the bet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyser Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 Will you have another for the NBA playoffs? Come on, the Raps are doing well....... / / / / / / / .....in their division. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdobbin Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 I stopped watching the NHL regularly when the Winnipeg Jets left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueblood Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 My predictions are in the Cherry thread, only about the teams I care about though. Does August watch hockey? He'd be a rare breed in Canada especially Quebec if he didn't. All the teams who won game one I figured to win, damn should have placed bets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scribblet Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 Sheez, I remember when hockey was hockey - we went down to the Gardens and watched the Leafs play Montreal or Detroit, or Chicago, Chicago were the best. Not hockey anymore - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August1991 Posted April 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 I just want to know will you take some bets with me right now ? No readng a paper before you answer, nor looking at channel 6 on your tube.I guarantee you that Tampa will not win in 4. I say $100 is good okay? Uh... Did I get this wrong? Did Tampa already lose?No problem. Tampa in six! ---- Professional sports are fun. Everything happens with simple numbers and exclamation marks. Point spread? 12! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August1991 Posted April 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 Does August watch hockey? He'd be a rare breed in Canada especially Quebec if he didn't.Not now. Mais plus jeune je l'ai fait pour l'amour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonardcohen Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 Dream Final Ottawa vs Vancouver Real Final- Buffalo -Anaheim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remiel Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 The Senators used to be my third team, after Toronto and Montreal. Then I learned what complete asses Senators fans were to Leafs fans, with petty theft and vandalism. Now, The Sens are my eight team, behind the Jets and the Nordiques, hehehe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgly Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 The Toronto Maple Laughs will not win soon. The Laughs are too focussed on selling product and their fans are too much into delivering seats for corporate customers. The Laughs are a joke. I am hoping that Alberta will stand up for Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remiel Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 I am still rather bitter about how Calgary and Edmonton both choked when it counted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgly Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 I am still rather bitter about how Calgary and Edmonton both choked when it counted. It's not over yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilber Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 Dream Final Ottawa vs VancouverReal Final- Buffalo -Anaheim Me to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceemes Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 Here is something to consider. The Vancouver Canucks joined the expansion NHL in the '70-'71 season, and have made it to the finals every twelfth season since. There first run was doing the '81-'82 season where they lost to an Islanders 4 game sweep in the final. Their second run was during the '93-'94 season where they took the Rangers to game 7 and only lost by one point. If you discount the lost '04-'05 season, this is the 12th season since losing to the Rangers in the cup final. So my prediction: The final will consist of Vancouver vs Buffalo (another NY based team).....the outcome I will not say for fear of jinxing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceemes Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 I am still rather bitter about how Calgary and Edmonton both choked when it counted. You mean last year? I was doing some contract work in Calgary during last years final...........I swear the Calgary radio stations were jumping for joy when the Oilers blew it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefferiah Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 Calgary over Detroit?? I think you guys are smoking something, but it would be cool to see. As for who makes it to the finals, for me the jury is still way way out. Playoffs are so unpredictable, and right now I see a lot of teams that could go the distance. I would love to see Ottawa do it.....but there are a lot of good teams. We got Buffalo, Detroit, The Devils, Vancouver.....all great teams. And what about the Islanders who just squeaked in, could they possibly pull of some big upsets. I wouldnt mind seeing that either. Marty Turco and the Dallas Stars have been playing some good hockey in the Vancouver series. And I can go on and on......naming why all these teams have great chances. So basically....I am just gonna cheer for who I like in each series and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefferiah Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 As for what I would like to see right now....(Note: not in any way suggesting that any or all of this will happen) Isles upset Buffalo Rangers over Atlanta Ottawa over Pittsburgh San Jose over Nashville Devils over Tampa Vancouver over Dallas Anaheim over Minnesota Calgary over Detroit or possibly Detroit over Calgary (i really dunno....i kind of like the red wings....they got a couple old hab favourites of mine: Matt Schneider and Chris Chelios) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonardcohen Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 The Senators used to be my third team, after Toronto and Montreal. Then I learned what complete asses Senators fans were to Leafs fans, with petty theft and vandalism. Now, The Sens are my eight team, behind the Jets and the Nordiques, hehehe... The only thing worth stealing from The Maple Leafs was Gary Roberts and now he's playing for Pittsburgh,scored against us today,Mr Muckler, why the hell didn't you sign him when you had the chance,if we lose to the Penguins I'm gonna pull my hair out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkman Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 I'm not making this comment to you leonard, but to the Senator Nation. Your team loses ONE game and reports say you are freaking out over it, bringing up past failures and repeating it to each other. You need to get a grip and support your team. Negative shit will only hurt the team. Don't even think about the past. Phone up and shout down stupid talk show hosts that can't get with the program. Freak out at twits that want to boo the team at times. You are all Senators, you are only booing yourselves. Be the sixth man on the ice and start making positive mojo for the team. It may sound crazy, but your team needs to feel your love not your accusations. Negative shit WILL HAVE AN AFFECT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmy Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 New York, New York versus a team with an oxymoron name. Hmmm. The New York Islanders? I'm betting that's not Manhattan. Long Island. http://tinyurl.com/yqal99 I am cheering for the Islanders this year because even though the Oilers are not in the playoffs, Ryan Smyth is. -k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonardcohen Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 I'm not making this comment to you leonard, but to the Senator Nation. Your team loses ONE game and reports say you are freaking out over it, bringing up past failures and repeating it to each other. You need to get a grip and support your team. Negative shit will only hurt the team. Don't even think about the past. Phone up and shout down stupid talk show hosts that can't get with the program. Freak out at twits that want to boo the team at times. You are all Senators, you are only booing yourselves. Be the sixth man on the ice and start making positive mojo for the team. It may sound crazy, but your team needs to feel your love not your accusations. Negative shit WILL HAVE AN AFFECT. We can't help it,when we came into the league we were happy with just having a team, identifying with the players , then as the wins increased we started to have higher aspirations and expectations, never mind the financial problems that became a thorn in our side until we were rescued by Eugene Melnyk, Never mind the disaster that was Alexander Daigle, the Diva that was Alexei Yashin,bad coaches' all we wanted was a winner, for whatever reason we only like teams that win.[Toronto ,take note] Too many early playoff exits from teams we should have beaten have made us skittish to the extreme. Last year we should have went much further,not we're missing Chara, Havlat and look what Hasek has done with Detroit and with Gerber being a bust, ah... it's not easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyser Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 Too many early playoff exits from teams we should havebeaten have made us skittish to the extreme. I wonder what teams you mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonardcohen Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 Too many early playoff exits from teams we should have beaten have made us skittish to the extreme. I wonder what teams you mean? Don't make me say it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffrey Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 Another embarassing loss for the Flames. Boys and girls, we need a miracle! Good thing the Flames are the best home team in the league, look for them to pick up 2 back at the Dome. Unfortunately, they need to win one on the road to win the series... Detroit may prove to want it just that much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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