NHL Discussions

[Metfan72]

Hell Yeah, we got some hockey fans.

Should be a great Playoffs.

Really looking forward to the playoffs this year, and yeah, nice to find some other fans of the game.

I've heard a rumor that there will be some Caps players at the Misery Index show I'm filming tomorrow night, I know they're friends with Donald Brashear, so it is a possibility, especially since the Caps play at home Wednesday night.

Would be cool if they were there. Maybe pan a shot or two of them rocking out.

Wonder if Ovie will join them. He likes some of the heavy stuff. If he is, get a side shot, because he is hard to look at, but a great player.

[Mr.Metal]

I would love to see the Hawk's win, but I really like Calgary and it will probably be the same way when Pittsburgh got to the playoffs with Crosby and Malkin for the 1st time and had to face Ottawa.

Carolina is the hottest team right now, I think they have a shot at beating Brodeur (he has been shaky lately).

Boston vs Montreal should be FUN to watch, I am expecting at least one big brawl every match, but I think Boston will win, Montreal only has 1 trio that can score. I am not too excited about Price (too much pressure on him) and two top defenders gone... i like boston's chances.

[Bluefalcon]

[maidencolorado]

Would be cool if they were there. Maybe pan a shot or two of them rocking out.

Wonder if Ovie will join them. He likes some of the heavy stuff. If he is, get a side shot, because he is hard to look at, but a great player.

One of my friends said he's going to wear his Crosby jersey just in case Ovie is there, just to see if he gets a reaction.

If they're there, I'll definitely try to get a shot or two of them if I can.

Anyone else have predictions for who moves on to round 2?

[Metfan72]

Here are my picks for Round 1:

Bruins in 6
Capitals in 6
Canes in 7
Flyers in 7

Sharks in 5
Wings in 6
Canucks in 7
Flames in 7

[maidencolorado]

I was at the game when the Wings clinched at Washington in ten years earlier in 1998, that was kind of hard to watch with Konstantinov during the ceremony.

[Bluefalcon]

I was at the game when the Wings clinched at Washington in ten years earlier in 1998, that was kind of hard to watch with Konstantinov during the ceremony.

That ranks as one of my all time fav NHL moments. What a sight that was.

[Metfan72]

I was at the game when the Wings clinched at Washington in ten years earlier in 1998, that was kind of hard to watch with Konstantinov during the ceremony.

That ranks as one of my all time fav NHL moments. What a sight that was.

That was for sure one of the Classiest things I have ever seen in a celebration. The guys giving Konstantinov the Cup and wheeling him around was emotional for sure.

[maidencolorado]

Just reread what I wrote, and I'm glad you seem to have taken it the way I intended. By saying it was hard to watch, I meant in an emotional way, not a bad way. I went being a fan of the game, and since the finals were right down the street, I wasn't going to miss the chance.

A couple of guys I went with were die hard Caps fans / Wings haters, but during the ceremony, you could tell they were wrapped up in the moment as well. Probably the most powerful sports moment I've been to, who'd have thought it would be at a hockey game?

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So who here is ready for the NHL Playoffs??? I get real stoked this time of year. Great match ups in the first round, I'd say the West is almost wide open.

West:
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(1) San Jose vs (8) Anaheim
(2) Detroit vs (7) Columbus
(3) Vancouver vs (6) St Louis
(4) Chicago vs (5) Calgary

East:
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(1) Boston vs (8) Montreal
(2) Washington vs (7) NY Rangers
(3) NJ Devils vs (6) Carolina
(4) Pittsburgh vs (5) Philadelphia

I hope it will either be Vancouver, Calgary or Columbus in the West or Washington, New Jersey or Montreal in the East! As long as Detroit doesn't win again!

Thoughts?

For years now it's hard to pick a clear cut winner for the cup. Some picks for a round or two might be somewhat easy, but after that. My break down of each series.

Boston vs Montreal : The B's sould take this series in 5, maybe 6.Could the Habs pull off an upset? I can't see, but last year the Bruins came back to force a game 7.

Washington vs NY Rangers : I've got to go with the Rangers because of the caps goaltending. The Rangers have the better netminder. This series that could go to a game 7, but I think it will end in 6.

New Jersey vs Carolina : I think I go with..................um....it's a tough call, but I'll take the Hurricanes in 7. The Devils seem to struggling the past few weeks and might falter, but with Martin in nets that could take it in 5 if he's a top of his game.

Pittsbugh vs Philadelphia : One of the best match up's of the 1st round that could go to 7. The flyer's will be looking to muck it up and if they get the pens to play that game they will take the series, but I'll say pens in 6.

San Jose vs Anaheim :I'll take the Sharks in 7. The Ducks will put the scare into the sharks (if a duck could really scare a shark, lol). This could be the series could either make or break the sharks into a championship.

Detroit vs Columbus : Have to go with the Redwings in 5 maybe 6. First trip to the playoffs for the Blue jackets against a vetern team will be the difference

Vancouver vs St Louis : Being a nuck fan I'll have to go with Vancouver in 6. Scoring could be a problem for vancouver (again), but they should be able to get past the Blues.

Chicago vs Calgary : I'll go with the Blackhawks in 7. Injuries could cost the flames, even though they will be getting some players back. You wonder what toll it will play on the other players.