Here comes the NHL Playoffs!

Wiegraf · 03-05-2004, 10:25 AM

So, it's time to discuss the most underappreciated sport there is--Hockey.

It looks like a helluva playoffs is awaiting us, especially in the East where the top 6 teams are seperated by 6 points. In the West, the Red Wings look good as always, the Avs are in a funk but are still strong and there's the Sharks, Canucks, and Stars right behind them, along with the surprising 6-8 teams of Nashville, Calgary and Los Angeles.

So what are you seeing to happen as we move towards the playoffs?

My gut feeling (and my hope) would be a 7-game victory for the Avs over the Lightning.

The Germanator · 03-05-2004, 11:56 AM

Well, my Flyers will probably drop in the second round as usual. It would be a total shock to me if they got any further...That's about all I can have an opinion on. Oh yeah, I don't want New Jersey anywhere near the title either. Besides the Flyers, I'll be rooting for Nashville and Tampa to do well..

ZebraRampage · 03-05-2004, 12:40 PM

Yeah..I don't expect the Flyers to go very far either. I forget whether Boston is in the playoff picture, because I haven't looked at the standings recently. If they are, I'd root for them.

Null · 03-05-2004, 01:25 PM

We can only hope for a Wings vs Avs Confrence finals in the west..... please please PLEASE! thoes are always the most exciting series.

oh and Wiegraf..... we're gunna have to find you a better avatar. i cant stand the logo with that white box around it. hehe, you needs one with transparent all around it.

Also, you all better be playing my Official 2004 NHL playoff game once playoffs start this year..... It could very well be my last year for this tradition

Joeiss · 03-07-2004, 01:54 PM

It will be a Detroit vs. Toronto final. Leafs will win the cup this year.

ZebraRampage · 03-07-2004, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Joeiss

It will be a Detroit vs. Toronto final. Leafs will win the cup this year.

That reminds me. The series between the Leafs and the Flyers last year was great. I'm not saying this because the Flyers won, I'm saying it because it was an intense matchup. There was a lot of hitting, and great movement of the puck. It was just a great series. I haven't really seen a lot of hockey this year, though I'll be expecting a good playoff year.

Joeiss · 03-07-2004, 06:16 PM

Yeah, that series was amazing. A heartbreaker for the leafs, though.

Null · 03-07-2004, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Joeiss

It will be a Detroit vs. Toronto final. Leafs will win the cup this year.

would love to see an original 6 finals

Wiegraf · 03-09-2004, 12:54 PM

I'd like to see any finals in which the Avs are triumphant

Yeah, I'm a homer, what of it.

Btw..anyone else see the Todd Bertuzzi "hit" (Read: cheap shot) on Steve Moore?

The Germanator · 03-09-2004, 01:05 PM

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Btw..anyone else see the Todd Bertuzzi "hit" (Read: cheap shot) on Steve Moore?

No, I heard about it though. The only picture I saw was of Steve Moore laying face down in a puddle of his own blood. Now I want to see a video of it...yes, I'm a sicky.

Null · 03-09-2004, 01:20 PM

bertuzzi needs to control himeslf.

i hope he gets a pretty hefty suspention out of it.

Joeiss · 03-09-2004, 04:45 PM

That was totally gutless. I lost so much respect for Bertuzzi after what he did last night... even though my opinion means nothing, lol.

Anyways.. Francis on the leafs! GO LEAFS GO.

Null · 03-09-2004, 05:19 PM

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That was totally gutless. I lost so much respect for Bertuzzi after what he did last night... even though my opinion means nothing, lol.

Anyways.. Francis on the leafs! GO LEAFS GO.

im shocked you had respect for him to lose. what he did was basically right on track with my opinion of him.

and great deal for leafs.

Joeiss · 03-09-2004, 06:16 PM

He is an awesome player man. Rough and talented, that is my favourite.

Null · 03-09-2004, 06:26 PM

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He is an awesome player man. Rough and talented, that is my favourite.

never seen him much on the rough side. always reminded me of an yzerman or sakic. quiet and talented.

but it was a great deal. special for what toronto gave up for him. lol