Stanley Cup Playoffs 2009

[ahansler]

I was at both Ducks games this week, though my tix not nearly as good as the pics earlier in the post. The Ducks looked sloppy on Tuesday, played better last night but the Sharks were horrible. 3 down 1 to go. I hope they win in San Jose, won't be able to afford the next rounds if this one drags on too long.

/Approves this thread.

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

Well crap. I suppose there goes my chances of being able to go to a conference finals game to watch the Wings. I suppose I could drive to Anaheim to catch a game, but San Jose would've been so much closer!

Don't you mean Vancouver?

 

[Hophazard]

Don't you mean Vancouver?

Ah yes. I suppose I could make that roadtrip (and I do think that's going to be the western conference matchip, IMHO). In all honesty, I never thought the sharks were going to make it very far in the playoffs (even before knowing that they were going to play Anaheim). It's just so nice to be able to take a train to SJ, have many, many beers, and taunt SJ fans!

Good luck against CHI, Denny!

 

[JohnBarleycorn]

What a example of class by Columbus fans throwing bottles and cans on the ice . Guess they're basically drunken football fans with no other sports in town .

 

[Joe C]

Who's going to challenge the bruins? I'm getting bored!

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

By the time round two starts, I'll forget there even is a round two.

 

[Yooper]

By the time round two starts, I'll forget there even is a round two.

Well, I think round two will start before the end of May. But by then, I may not care anymore!

It's true that it's a LONG time beteen rounds. Some teams will have such a nice long rest it'll be like starting a new season. Especially those teams who won it in four games.

 

[Joe C]

I personally would rather 5 game first round and 7 game second round

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

7 game series are good fro the bars and the teams $$ wise, as well as revenue for the broadcaster. They must hate it when so many series end early. I think we should start the reg season earlier so playoffs end earlier.

Finishing in June is nuts. I want to go boating, not sit in my basement with the windows covered watching hockey.

 

[arturo7]

Sharks knocked out it first round.

Somewhere in Canada, Ron Wilson is laughing.

 

[Homercidal]

Now Sharkgirl can STFU!

But Wings are out west for at least 2 games. Hopefully they are on the weekend. I hate staying up late on work nights.

 

[BrewBrain]

It's baseball season.

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

Canucks get home ice vs the hawks. Should be an interesting match up. They release a schedule yet?

 

[Hophazard]

I haven't seen one for the second round yet. I think they'll wait until tonight's game 7's are played...

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

OH yeah.. there are still teams playing. lol

 

[arturo7]

Denny, do me a favor and kick Chicago's arse!!

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

My cousin and his team are going doooown! (Never met the bastard anyway...)

 

[eriktlupus]

wooohoooo! i just got 2 tix for fri redwings game!!!!


its duck season !!!

 

[Hophazard]

its duck season !!!

Seriously! Can I just take a moment to say how much I hate Pronger. I hope that Kronwall finds a minute to plant him into the boards...

 

[eriktlupus]

Seriously! Can I just take a moment to say how much I hate Pronger. I hope that Kronwall finds a minute to plant him into the boards...

don't worry he'll take a run at datsyuk and pavel will step out of the way like stevie did in '02. leaving pronger with a busted up knee from crshing into the boards.

 

[RICLARK]

I wanna see how this new super goalie for the Ducks is going to react to the new..... "Big Red MAchine"

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

Soo.. is Detroit going to hand out free shotguns at the game for duck hunting purposes?

Pronger is almost as much of a dick as Avery.

 

[arturo7]

Wow, this is strange.

Tonight has to be the first night I have spent at home in the last two months without watching hockey. I'm usually good for 3-4 games a week even without the playoff races.

Can't wait 'till Friday!!


Here are my second round picks in order of confidence...

Vancouver
Boston
Pittsburgh
Anaheim

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

Hockey starts on thursday. Who are you watching on Friday? I know Vancouver/Chicago play tomorrow night.

 

[eriktlupus]

detroit/anapuke

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

Any sports team with "duck" in the name should automatically be hated.

At least they dropped the "mighty".

If they had Duckman as the logo I could perhaps then tolerate the name.

 

[arturo7]

Hockey starts on thursday. Who are you watching on Friday? I know Vancouver/Chicago play tomorrow night.

My bad.

One less day to wait, woo-hoo!

Any sports team with "duck" in the name should automatically be hated.

At least they dropped the "mighty".

You cannot know how much this name distresses me.

When the franchise was awarded, a buddy and I were considering season seats for the inaugural season. Then they announced the team name. We withdrew immediately.

Seriously? A top flight professional franchise named after a kid's movie?

With the name change and passing years I've become more tolerant.

Hell, I was in the building when Scott Need-a-shower hoisted Lord Stanley. Was I rooting for the team? No. Did I have a sip of Champagne? no comment...

 

[bigjohnmilford]

Lets go Bruins

 

[Joe C]

Lets go Bruins

I just picked up a kessel t-shirt (official) for 20 bucks the other day, pretty damn good deal i thought.

I can't wait for versus HD on the big tv!!!

 

[shecky]

Lets go Bruins

Bruins are still playing?
Damn, this wait between series has been interminable. I love playing the WhalerCanes as I can hold to my old hatred of the Whalers while also laughing at my friends in North Carolina who suddenly "love" hockey.