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2015 NHL Playoffs |OT| The King Is Dead
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Let me guess, you want that to happen because it'll get you laid
CreeperBlocks
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Dastardly Jerks
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Be in amazement that the joke will finally been literally beaten to death.
THE POWER OF THIRST COMPELS YOU
And they were gone for good reason, why anyone would bring it back is beyond me.
Assistant coach Mark Reads passed away this morning. He was 55
Just heard this too on the radio. RIP
You listening to Pierre too?
KernelPanic
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Senators assistant coach Mark Reads passed away this morning. He was 55
I just saw this on Twitter
RIP
Am I a bad fan for not picking my own team in the NHL bracket?
I'm a Preds fan and I picked the Blackhawks in 6.
We've had an epic collapse like I've never seen out of a major sports team since the all star break. And it's inexplicable. PDO is about the same on every player. We've had no major injuries. Only explanation is Santo and Franson brought Toronto's curse to town. We went from first in the NHL at the all star break and up for several awards all the way to second in our division and empty handed. We've lost like 6 out of the last 8, lost our last 4 games and mostly to teams that didn't even make the playoffs.
Trying to figure out who I am going to cheer for when the Preds go out. Probably the Habs since I like their team and every game we played against them was great this year.
I'm a Preds fan and I picked the Blackhawks in 6.
We've had an epic collapse like I've never seen out of a major sports team since the all star break. And it's inexplicable. PDO is about the same on every player. We've had no major injuries. Only explanation is Santo and Franson brought Toronto's curse to town. We went from first in the NHL at the all star break and up for several awards all the way to second in our division and empty handed. We've lost like 6 out of the last 8, lost our last 4 games and mostly to teams that didn't even make the playoffs.
Trying to figure out who I am going to cheer for when the Preds go out. Probably the Habs since I like their team and every game we played against them was great this year.
Buba Big Guns
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Thats true, I should have said I made the mistake of going to hfboards.
Senators assistant coach Mark Reads passed away this morning. He was 55
Damn....RIP
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Senators assistant coach Mark Reads passed away this morning. He was 55
Wow, that's awful.
Rest in Peace, good sir.
Senators assistant coach Mark Reads passed away this morning. He was 55
Awful news. RIP
Senators assistant coach Mark Reads passed away this morning. He was 55
Heard it too on the radio, RIP Mark Reeds
Died way too young, fuck cancer
Yep. Part of my commute routine.
Nope, I'm thinking the same (or if you are a bad fan, then I am too). As a Montreal fan, I think the series against Ottawa is up in the air with a slight Ottawa lean. If we do get past them, we'll get crushed by Tampa in the second round unless they have an epic collapse of their own against Detroit.
We ain't getting to the conference finals this year.
..what?!
ActStriker
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RIP
I'd be pretty disappointed if Montreal can't get past Ottawa.
Looking at the bracket convinces me how wide open the race for the Cup is this year. There are tough choices, and I honestly don't think any first round result would be considered a major upset. I would be a bit surprised if Ottawa beats Montreal. I would also be surprised if Pittsburgh beats the Rangers. But I think Winnipeg can beat Anaheim, and the rest of the series should be considered a toss up.
Should be a great playoffs with plenty of close matchups.
Looking at the bracket convinces me how wide open the race for the Cup is this year. There are tough choices, and I honestly don't think any first round result would be considered a major upset. I would be a bit surprised if Ottawa beats Montreal. I would also be surprised if Pittsburgh beats the Rangers. But I think Winnipeg can beat Anaheim, and the rest of the series should be considered a toss up.
Should be a great playoffs with plenty of close matchups.
ShadowSoldier89
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if the pens win 1 game itll be a surprise
Jeff O'Neil picked Winnipeg to win the Cup last night on SportsCentre? What the fuck? lol
Not to say there's no chance at all in that happening, but O'Neil's reasoning is terrible. What a troll.
At least Bobo broke it down to actual game analysis. Byfuglien being a big factor, Pavelec being instrumental and needing to be good, and not getting into penalty trouble since Getzlaf and Perry could do serious damage on the PP, etc.
Not to say there's no chance at all in that happening, but O'Neil's reasoning is terrible. What a troll.
At least Bobo broke it down to actual game analysis. Byfuglien being a big factor, Pavelec being instrumental and needing to be good, and not getting into penalty trouble since Getzlaf and Perry could do serious damage on the PP, etc.
Lone_Prodigy
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Haven't looked too closely at playoff tickets but they're not too expensive in Vancouver. Probably cheaper than Calgary tickets right now.
Is it arrogance ("why go a first round game when they've gone to the Final") or apathy ("they won't win the Cup with this group")? They made the playoffs one year after the Torts debacle with a new management team and coaching staff, made the food better, and dropped prices, yet attendance is down.
A playoff game is very exciting to be at. I was at a game in 2009 against Chicago (with Vancouver legend Mats Sundin) and game 1 of the 2011 series against Chicago (Luongo shutout). The atmosphere is great.
Is it arrogance ("why go a first round game when they've gone to the Final") or apathy ("they won't win the Cup with this group")? They made the playoffs one year after the Torts debacle with a new management team and coaching staff, made the food better, and dropped prices, yet attendance is down.
A playoff game is very exciting to be at. I was at a game in 2009 against Chicago (with Vancouver legend Mats Sundin) and game 1 of the 2011 series against Chicago (Luongo shutout). The atmosphere is great.
Bobs Big Boy
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Everyone betting against these Pens, still a team with some of the best players and difference makers in the league. Chances are rough but they can produce.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
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Are you drunk? We have one healthy defenseman, you'd be stupid to not count them out against the best team in the league by standings.
Nothing will ever come close to being at game 5 againest San Jose in 2011. I had no voice left by the end of it.
$90 for game one, $100 for game five. Pretty chill.
KernelPanic
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He's definately not 100%, amazing he still plays around 30 minutes/game. He hasn't practiced in two weeks. Hope he gets better.
But at this time of year a lot of players play hurt.
(Except a certain goalie that is)
Bobs Big Boy
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We're not very healthy, still like our team for drawing a long series, against any conventional reasoning.
standings mean shit once you're in playoffs
I wouldn't say that. Two or more would be a surprise, though.
Meanwhile, still no Kevin Klein at practice today. Rick Nash and Marc Staal were back, though, and seem to be fine.
AV does not expect Klein to practice tomorrow either and therefore is doubtful for Game 1.
T.M. MacReady
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Bring it on, Caps-Gaf
100% accurate predictions
Habs v. Sens in 6
Lightning v. Red Wings in 4
Rangers v. Penguins in 6
Captials v. Islanders in 6
Blues v. Wild in 6
Preds v. Hawks in 5
Ducks v. Jets in 7
Canucks v. Flames in 7
100% accurate predictions
Habs v. Sens in 6
Lightning v. Red Wings in 4
Rangers v. Penguins in 6
Captials v. Islanders in 6
Blues v. Wild in 6
Preds v. Hawks in 5
Ducks v. Jets in 7
Canucks v. Flames in 7
SmackCrackleNPop
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if there's one team that can be upset, it's Anaheim. :-(
T.M. MacReady
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Grabovski and Nielsen are likely to play tomorrow. Hamonic probably out though, unfortunately.
Not this time imo.
Are we just posting predictions here or are we doing a bracket somewhere?
Boudreau's good at winning 1 series. After that, good luck.
Boudreau's good at winning 1 series. After that, good luck.
SmackCrackleNPop
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some reason I think he's 50/50 even getting out of the first round
The NHL put out its top 10 goals video, for anyone who is interested.
Calamari41
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Boudreau whips his teams into absolutely stellar, prime shape in the regular season and then somehow instills a total anti-clutch attitude in them when the playoffs come about. The Ducks/Jets series is probably the toughest to predict beforehand because you really won't know what Ducks team is going to show up until the games are already being played.
Foreign Jackass
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Habs in 6, then Habs in 7, then Habs in 6 and finally Habs in 7.
Habs
Habs
Lone_Prodigy
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Some Calder and Selke consideration for Horvat and Byng consideration for Vrbata in Friedman's 30 Thoughts. Neither will win or even get a handful of votes, but it's nice to see some recognition for their play.
MeBecomingI
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It was looking likely that he would be back, but Kane is now officially back for Game 1!
http://www.tsn.ca/kane-to-return-to-blackhawks-for-game-1-1.256714
I just hope they aren't rushing him back too early.
http://www.tsn.ca/kane-to-return-to-blackhawks-for-game-1-1.256714
I just hope they aren't rushing him back too early.
scissorfight
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Habs v. Sens in 7
Lightning v. Red Wings in 6
Rangers v. Penguins in 5
Captials v. Islanders in 5
Blues v. Wild in 5
Preds v. Hawks in 7
Ducks v. Jets in 7
Canucks v. Flames in 6
Lightning v. Red Wings in 6
Rangers v. Penguins in 5
Captials v. Islanders in 5
Blues v. Wild in 5
Preds v. Hawks in 7
Ducks v. Jets in 7
Canucks v. Flames in 6
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