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Re: NHL 2005-2006 Thread
« Reply #375 on: April 18, 2006, 04:06 PM »
I just hope any bars I go to have games up and don't flick to other crap like the NBA or anything.

If it's anything like Florida, they'll show a women's college basketball blow-out before switching to a hockey game, even when the home team is playing ::)
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Re: NHL 2005-2006 Thread
« Reply #376 on: April 18, 2006, 06:46 PM »
Depends...  They're Basket and Baseball focused right now, but at the right bars I go to I can push for them to change to ESPN or whoever is covering the playoffs this year.  I got confused with all the changes.

As far as Crosby getting ROTY, I agree with you on that Jeff.  I think that the main thing that makes me wish Sidney got it is that he has displayed amazing leadership.  Qualities that Lemieux showed his Rookie year and stuff...  I don't personally think Ovechkin showed similar qualities, whereas Crosby was practically taking the team by the reigns at 18, and posting point totals right up there with Ovechkin on a team that is slightly worse (not by a lot though, you're right). 

I'm sure Ovechkin will get it...  probably, I don't know.  I'm bad at judging really, who am I kidding.  i thought we were going to be a dominant team this year, or at least competitive, so what do I know. :)  Then again most of the analysts thought the Pens would do well too till everyone realized D WAS important.

Anyway, something you might find interesting Brent...  Pens had one of the best attendance percentages of the NHL this year despite their record.  Not every game was a sell-out but many were and there were lots of season ticket sales...  Despite the ****** play of the team, the people gave support.  Now it's a matter of tax payers doing so by not voting for certain dickheads.

Today a rally was held addressing the 3 casino proposals...  1 is at Station Square which, in my opinion, is overdeveloped as it is at the moment.  The 2nd is planned for the North Shore between Heinz Field and PNC Park...  The 3rd proposal, which actually was the 1st one made ever, is the development of the lower Hill District where the current Melon Arena sits.  It is the ONLY plan the Penguins are backing even though the other 2 plans supposedly have a way to build the Arena.  However the 3rd plan the Pens are for will build the Arena 100% with private money...

Despite that obvious plus, the Allegheny County morons are STILL wanting the money to go to Station Square mostly (the North Shore deal is all but dead).  The guy who owns SS made contributions to the Governor so that's where he's pushing for it to go to.  The Gaming Commission is ultimately who decides though, and I'm really praying they give it to the Penguins.  It's a part of the city that simply needs the money more than the other two (obviously the North SHore with 2 new stadiums doesn't need it, and Station Square is a nightlife focal point in Pittsburgh that's overly crowded every weekend as it is, and worse come summer).

So that's where the Penguin's, and their future here, stands...  It may come down to them simply fearing the political backlash of losing our city one of its major sports franchises...  I just wonder how much they fear that.
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Re: NHL 2005-2006 Thread
« Reply #377 on: April 18, 2006, 08:28 PM »
Going into the playoffs I'm gonna pull for the Bruins.  They're a team I've always liked...  New Jersey I don't mind either.  I'll stick with an East team just because though, either way.

You realize the B's didn't make it right?

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Re: NHL 2005-2006 Thread
« Reply #378 on: April 18, 2006, 09:57 PM »
I cannot believe the absolute meltdown conducted by the New York Rangers over the past two or three weeks. Three weeks ago I would have said they have a great chance to actually win the Stanley Cup, now I'm just happy they made it to the playoffs. The Devils look like they are gonna win against Montreal now, which would give them the Atlantic Division title, and push them up into third place, and push the Rangers down to sixth place, and end up with a Devils-Rangers first round. Devils on an eleven game win streak, and Rangers on a five game losing streak... doesn't give me much hope.

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Re: NHL 2005-2006 Thread
« Reply #379 on: April 18, 2006, 10:22 PM »
No actually I didn't realize that...  I thought the Bruins were in?  Now I'm wondering why I thought that.   :-\
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Re: NHL 2005-2006 Thread
« Reply #380 on: April 19, 2006, 12:13 AM »
I'm absolutely thrilled with how the Preds have rallied around Mason since Vokoun went down, and love the momentum we're carrying into the playoffs. I'll be the first to admit I was seriously bummed when Vokoun went down, but Mason has earned some serious respect over the last six games. The underdog role we have with the rest of the league might really work to our advantage if the Sharks look to walk over us onto the next round. I'd feel more confident if Sullivan and Zidlicky were healthy, but our offense is really clicking right now, and Weber has looked like a freaking stud on the PP unit.

I've got tickets to the first two playoff games, should be an exciting first round! I've never been in a building as loud as the GEC was during the Wings round last season, hopefully we can bring that level of fan interest this time too.

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Re: NHL 2005-2006 Thread
« Reply #381 on: April 19, 2006, 12:14 AM »
Going into the playoffs I'm gonna pull for the Bruins.  They're a team I've always liked...  New Jersey I don't mind either.  I'll stick with an East team just because though, either way.

You realize the B's didn't make it right?

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Re: NHL 2005-2006 Thread
« Reply #382 on: April 19, 2006, 12:48 AM »


I've got tickets to the first two playoff games, should be an exciting first round! I've never been in a building as loud as the GEC was during the Wings round last season, hopefully we can bring that level of fan interest this time too.

...because I'm forced to live in the past, you should have come to a game in the old Winnipeg Arena.  Pretty close to making your ears bleed.  It was awesome.  Even Don Cherry was forced to admit it was about the loudest arena he'd ever been in.

Of course better cities like Miami, Tampa and some others have hockey now, much to the benefit of the league.  *******. >:(
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Re: NHL 2005-2006 Thread
« Reply #383 on: April 19, 2006, 01:22 AM »
http://www.nhl.com/news/2006/04/269348.html

I guess the rule changes worked.

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Re: NHL 2005-2006 Thread
« Reply #384 on: April 19, 2006, 01:57 AM »
I feel stupid over the Bruins remark.  I am still pondering why I thought they made the playoffs.  Of course, given the Pens have been out of it for a while now, obviously the papers barely mention Hockey unless it revolves around Crosby doing something good or the Arena...

That said, I'm throwing my support to NJ then.  I've always liked them too...  Don't know why, just do, and they're a good solid team (again) this year so why not.  I'd go wtih the Rangers if Jagr hadn't irked me so much before he left...
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Re: NHL 2005-2006 Thread
« Reply #385 on: April 19, 2006, 02:00 PM »
It's gonna be an interesting playoffs with the rule changes and all.  I don't want to sound like a homer, but I just see the Wings going all the way.  If the refs stay consistent, special teams will be huge and the Wings PP is downright scary.  Their PK ain't bad either.  But I've had high hopes for the Wings before only to see them tripped up by a lesser team.  Bottom line is anything can and usually does happen this time of year. 

Having said that, time for playoff predictions:

West quarters
Wings over Oilers in 4
Stars over Avs in 7
Ducks over Flames in 7
Sharks over Preds in 6

East quarters
Sens over Lightning in 5
Canadiens over Hurricanes in 7
Devils over Rangers in 7
Sabres over Flyers in 6

West semis
Wings over Ducks in 6
Sharks over Stars in 7

East semis
Sens over Canadiens in 5
Sabres over Devils in 6

West Finals
Wings over Sharks in 6

East Finals
Sabres over Sens in 6

Stanley Cup Finals
Wings over Sabres in 6

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Re: NHL 2005-2006 Thread
« Reply #386 on: April 19, 2006, 02:15 PM »
I think the Wings are good too and have a really good shot.  But it's going to be a hot goalie, as usual, that drags an otherwise mediocre team kicking and screaming through the playoffs.

West quarters
Wings over Oilers in 6 - I think the Oilers are scrappy
Stars over Avs in 5
Flames over Ducks in 7 - Kipper
Preds over Sharks in 7

East quarters
Sens over Lightning in 6
Hurricanes over Canadiens in 5 - Habs had it going, but messed by using Aebisher too much at the end of year
Devils over Rangers in 7
Sabres over Flyers in 7

West semis
Wings over Flames in 6
Stars over Preds in 7 - I think Turco takes the edge over Mason

East semis
Sens over Hurricanes in 6
Devils over Sabres in 6 - one word: Brodeur

West Finals
Wings over Stars in 5 - late season Stars push runs out of gas

East Finals
Devils over Sens in 7 - goaltending befalls Ottawa.  Again.

Stanley Cup Finals
Devils over Wings in 6 - I just can't go with J.

Stanley Cup Finals
Wings over Sabres in 6
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Re: NHL 2005-2006 Thread
« Reply #387 on: April 19, 2006, 02:57 PM »
Brent, the Wings would actually play the Preds in your scenario cause the top seed gets the lowest remaining seed, in this case #4 Nashville not #3 Calgary.  If the Wings get the Preds, I'm SO there.  Get that couch cleaned off Pearman cause I'm comin back!!   ;)

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Re: NHL 2005-2006 Thread
« Reply #388 on: April 19, 2006, 04:32 PM »

West quarters
Wings over Oilers in 6
Avs over Stars in 7
Flames over Ducks in 6
Preds over Sharks in 6

East quarters
Sens over Lightning in 5
Hurricanes over Canadiens in 6
Devils over Rangers in 4
Flyers over Sabres in 7

West semis
Wings over Flames in 7
Avs over Preds in 6

East semis
Hurricanes over Sens in 6
Flyers over Devils in 6

West Finals
Avs over Wings in 7

East Finals
Flyers over Canes in 6

Stanley Cup Finals
Avs over Flyers in 6

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Re: NHL 2005-2006 Thread
« Reply #389 on: April 19, 2006, 05:01 PM »
Brent, the Wings would actually play the Preds in your scenario cause the top seed gets the lowest remaining seed, in this case #4 Nashville not #3 Calgary.  If the Wings get the Preds, I'm SO there.  Get that couch cleaned off Pearman cause I'm comin back!!   ;)

I'll fix it later, but thanks for pointing it out ;)  No matter though, I'd still have the Wings making the final.
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