NHL playoff push

[MassacrE]

Who do you think is going to make it going into the final 10 games of the season?

7 Boston Bruins 80
8 Philadelphia Flyers 79
9 Buffalo Sabres 75
10 Washington Capitals 74
11 Florida Panthers 74
12 Toronto Maple Leafs 74
13 New York Islanders 71
14 Atlanta Thrashers 68
15 Tampa Bay Lightning 62

8th is the final seed, about 10 games left in the season and 6 points separates 7th from 12th. Anything could happen. Flyers got spanked by the leafs 2 games in a row and the leafs are the third hottest team in the NHL over the past 3 weeks. The Sabres are in really rough shape. The Capitals have been doing great since the trade deadline and ovechkin has been on fire. Islanders are 2-8 in their last 10....ouch.. I'm thinking it's Florida, Toronto or Washington I just don't think the Flyers are going to hang on to 8th spot. What do you guys think?

[ruker]

Oh god, I hope 9 & 10 knock out 7 & 8. Does it really matter though? The West is just going to wreck the East's shit again like last year.

[Repair Man]

While I'm normally optimistic, the Sabres are just too banged up on defense to make any sort of push for the playoffs. They would need either Philly or Boston to completely self-destruct, and on top of that they'd have to actually start winning games, which just isn't going to happen at this phase of the season with so many injuries.

Boston is probably the most likely team to shit the bed at this point, as they've been overachieving all season long and are pretty banged up at the moment. Combine that with inconsistent goaltending and a fairly tough schedule in the last stretch of the season and I think Boston sits out one last time. I think the Bruins are a shoe-in for the next post-season though, assuming they address their goaltending in the off season.

Seeds in the East look something like this:

1) Montreal
2) Pittsburgh
3) Carolina
4) New Jersey
5) Ottawa
6) NYR
7) Philadelphia
8) Washington

I don't get to watch many teams in the West, but I assume it will end up look something like this:

1) Detroit
2) Anaheim (I think San Jose is going to cool off down the stretch)
3) Calgary
4) San Jose
5) Dallas
6) Minnesota
7) Colorado
8) Nashville

As amazing a goaltender as Luongo is, I don't think the Canucks have the scoring power to keep them in the eight seed.

PS - Anaheim is the only team the East should be afraid of playing in the finals. Everyone else is relatively soft comparatively and you're fucking crazy if you think any of the other seven teams would walk all over Montreal, Pittsburgh, or New Jersey.

[MassacrE]

Ya the leafs also have to deal with 4 of their last 10 against Montreal and Ottawa, I wish they would have just tanked it 3 weeks ago and gone after Stamkos so Sundin could have a real winger to play with next season.

[ruker]

It's not crazy, its confidence. ;)

And it figures the East would be afraid of a team that would rather scrap than score haha.

[Repair Man]

It's not crazy, its confidence. ;)

And it figures the East would be afraid of a team that would rather scrap than score haha.

:rolleyes:

Anaheim's play style is geared for the post season. They hit you every play and wear you down. Late in the season when pretty much everyone is banged up already, the effects of their physical play style are magnified. I don't think there is a team in the league that shouldn't be weary of playing the Ducks, and that includes every single team in the Western Conference too.

[ruker]

Oh, I'm sorry. I forgot the East was soft and doesn't hit...

[MightyMouse]

Leafs have 9th place in the East, there good like that

[Repair Man]

The West is just going to wreck the East's shit again like last year.

And it figures the East would be afraid of a team that would rather scrap than score haha.

Oh, I'm sorry. I forgot the East was soft and doesn't hit...

seeing as the thread has already degraded into a recitation of retarded hockey stereotypes and is void of any semblance of rational thought, i'm gonna take it one step further and say that I can't wait for the red wings to choke again this year. maybe they can get together this off season and pool their social security checks to pay for some players that aren't old as fuck.

[AGT-Shady]

Oh, I'm sorry. I forgot the East was soft and doesn't hit...

You better hope it's not the Penguins or they'll wreck your shit like they did the first time they played Anaheim this season. You guys can't keep up trying to be the Devils of the West, you'd think you'd have learned something from that Finals AGAINST the Devils ffs.

[Sutterkane]

I appreciate the vote of confidence but the preds aren't getting in. We're missing Legwand for the rest of the regular season I think. We have a very easy schedule, probably the easiest of anybody left, as most of our games are against Columbus, St Louis, and Chicago. The only hard games left are Detroit (still play them 3 more times) and Washington. That said, we did lose to the Kings last night, which is pathetic. We just don't have the defense to keep people from scoring.

[MightyMouse]

I think Boston should be more worried then philly, lost 5 of there last 6, two of them blowouts and one vs TB. They play playoff teams down the stretch, and will meet Toronto and Toronto will need to win both those games to hurdle over probably but I dont think it will matter as Washington has looked good lately and has an easier schedule, I think they will get in over Boston.

By easier schedule were talking flordia,atlanta,tbay,carolina cause of there division compared to the North East where all 5 teams think they can make the playoffs

[ons]

You better hope it's not the Penguins or they'll wreck your shit like they did the first time they played Anaheim this season. You guys can't keep up trying to be the Devils of the West, you'd think you'd have learned something from that Finals AGAINST the Devils ffs.

The team pittsburgh played the first time they played Anaheim this year is completely different than the team they have now. That anaheim team didn't have niedermeyer, selanne, schneider (injury) or Giguere (injury). And crosby isnt even 100% now. Same deal with the finals against the devils (niedermeyer played for NJ the).

[ruker]

ROFL, is the East being soft a touchy subject or something? You guys act like Anaheim is the only physical team in the West. That's ok... if you can't wait for the Wings to choke in the playoffs then you must have no hope what-so-ever for whoever your team is. By the way, thanks for remembering which team I root for because I have no idea what cracker jack team you root for Repair. :D

Sutter, losing to the Kings is often deceptive. They are a really good team (I get to see them a lot on FSN) but have trouble showing up each game night. Like in the Wings case, the Wings destroyed them something like 4-0 in LA, then a few weeks later the epic Kings 3rd period happened in Detroit (putting them on that horrid skid).

[CZ_]

The way i saw Ottawa play last night i think they can retake #1 at least away from Montreal.

EAST

1)Ottawa Senators
2)New Jersey Devils
3)Carolina Hurricanes
4)Montreal Canadians
5)Pittsburgh Penguins
6)New York Rangers
7)Philadelphia Flyers
8) Boston Bruins

WEST

1)Detroit Redwings
2)Dallas Stars
3)Colorado Avalanche
4)San Jose Sharks
5)Anaheim Ducks
6)Calgary Flames
7)Minnesota Wild
8)Vancouver Canucks



Second Round

1)Ottawa Senators
2)New Jersey Devils
3)New York Rangers
4)Montreal Canadians


1)Detroit Red Wings
2)Dallas Stars
3)Calgary Flames
4)Anaheim Ducks

Third Round

1)Ottawa Senators
2)New Jersey Devils


1)Detroit Redwings
2)Dallas Stars


Stanley Cup

Ottawa > < Detroit in 7
I have no idea who would win.
Ottawa won in the regular season but, the regular season means nothing. Depends on injury's and how banged up they are after beating the ducks.
****I Bolded what i though would be awesome matchups
Im Bored at work BTW

[Repair Man]

ROFL, is the East being soft a touchy subject or something? You guys act like Anaheim is the only physical team in the West.

No one said that Anaheim is the only physical team in the west. With that said, they are the most physical team in the NHL and by a fair margin. Considering the ridiculous conclusions you've jumped to thus far, I'm starting to wonder if you've actually read the thread.

By the way, thanks for remembering which team I root for because I have no idea what cracker jack team you root for.

Allow me to present to you the first six words I've written in this thread.

While I'm normally optimistic, the Sabres...

SUSPICION CONFIRMED

thanks for contributing

[CZ_]

No one said that Anaheim is the only physical team in the west. With that said, they are the most physical team in the NHL and by a fair margin. Considering the ridiculous conclusions you've jumped to thus far, I'm starting to wonder if you've actually read the thread.



Allow me to present to you the first six words I've written in this thread.



SUSPICION CONFIRMED

thanks for contributing

I dont think the east is THAT soft. After many teams observed how Anaheim won the cup with alot of grit, many eastern teams got more grit. But i agree with you that they are the most physical team.

[sw_vile]

2eZ V
Go Wings!

[ons]

Sutter, losing to the Kings is often deceptive. They are a really good team (I get to see them a lot on FSN) but have trouble showing up each game night. Like in the Wings case, the Wings destroyed them something like 4-0 in LA, then a few weeks later the epic Kings 3rd period happened in Detroit (putting them on that horrid skid).
I found it hard to read the rest of what you wrote after you claimed the Kings are a really good team.

[ruker]

Oh, your a Sabre's fan... I can see why you hope for other teams (Wings in particular) to choke, haha. I'm just jawing with you man, you don't need to get your panties in a bunch just because a Wings fan is mouthing off. You had the chance to last year being the top team (points wise obviously), now it's my turn.

[CZ_]

The wings have had to many turns. Its like they are butting in line

[Repair Man]

Oh, your a Sabre's fan... I can see why you hope for other teams (Wings in particular) to choke, haha. I'm just jawing with you man, you don't need to get your panties in a bunch just because a Wings fan is mouthing off. You had the chance to last year being the top team (points wise obviously), now it's my turn.

:rolleyes:

[MightyMouse]

Having the most points each year since 03 but its your turn now lol

[sw_vile]

I'm pretty sure Buffalo had the most last year ^.^

http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=357028
Thank god..I hate this prick.

edit ftw!

[ruker]

Buffalo won the Presidents Trophy last year, not Ottawa.

That a boy Pronger! I hope he saves some of those tricks up his sleeve for the playoffs... a lot of teams would love to see him get suspended in their series against the Ducks (again... though it didn't matter last year). :D And just think Vile, Pronger to us Wings' fans is like Homer to the Ducks' fans. It's a mutual hate thing, haha.

[9h0st]

Wow, Pronger imo deserves way more than 8 games. Chris Simon stomped on Ruutu's skate and got 30 games, which is pretty much the same as what Pronger did to Kesler except Pronger stomped on Kesler's calf. I understand that Pronger should get less because he is a franchise defenseman and Simon is just a 3rd/4th liner (although I think that everyone should be treated equally), Pronger should get 15-20 games because it's pretty much the same action and is an attempt to injure.

[blz]

Plus, it's his 8th suspension

[ruker]

Norris Trophy winners get special treatment (which looks to be going to my mang Nicky Lidstrom for the 3rd straight year, 6 of the last 7.. eat that Ray Bourque!). Plus, Pronger would probably elbow a league official if they suspended him more games.

[MightyMouse]

I said most points and nobody said ottawa, you guys were tied last year, not like it does you guys any good your shit iether way.

[ruker]

Vile did, but he edited it. Shit that your team will be watching from home come Apiril (again....again.....again???) :D

[Phazex3375]

sabres/caps fans should be optimistic cause the flyers are sinking fast :(

[MassacrE]

Playoff games are worth a lot more than regular season games.

#1 he's a franchise player.
#2 he's a Norris Trophy winner
#3 the ducks are 3 points behind for the divison title going into the final 8 or 9 games of the season without arguably, their best defender.

People who try and compare Simon and Pronger are fucking retarded. Simon called a player a Nigger on the ice, he fuckin cross checked another guy in the THROAT..... a potential and very easily lethal action. He's fuckin stomped a guy, gave another guy a knee, savage elbow on another dude. Prongers suspensions have all been very mild compared to Simons. Simon is a fuckin goon.

The Ducks losing their best defensemen and potentially the division title is a lot more consequential than Chris Simon, a relative fuckin nobody playing for a basement team like the Islanders getting 30 games. Nobody gives a fuck about the Islanders.

[Psycho Kid]

I like your optimism massacre being a Leafs fan myself.....but the Leafs are not gonna make the playoffs...you know how it is...they make a late push to get the fans excited and thinking that they'll make the playoffs only to dissapoint as usual in the end...especially with Sundin and now Antropov injured..

for the final 2 spots in the East...I'd say that neither Philly nor Boston (Especially after 2 games in which they lost 10-2 to Washington and 8-2 to the Leafs)will make it and that it would go to Washington and either Florida or Buffalo (If Florida continues to streak like they have...I'll pick Florida over Buffalo)

and CZ....the way Ottawa has played...they ain't making it past the first round....back to their roots of choking in the playoffs!

I dunno about pronger's being mild...let's see... he's been suspended for:
- four games after he hit Capitals forward Pat Peake in the throat with a stick during a Oct. 29 game at the Kiel Center.
- four games for slashing Phoenix's Jeremy Roenick on Dec. 17, 1998. Pronger drew a match penalty when he took a swing at Roenick's helmet.
- one game after leaving the bench and instigating a fight with the Kings' Kelly Buchberger during an Oct. 11, 2000 game.
- two-game suspension without pay for cross-checking Stars forward Brenden Morrow in an April 3, 2002 game.The cross-check left Morrow bleeding near one of his eyes.
- one game without pay for kicking Calgary's Ville Nieminen during a March 14, 2004 game.
- one game for his hit on Detroit's Tomas Holmstrom in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on May 15, 2007.
- Pronger was suspended one game for his elbow to the head of Ottawa's Dean McAmmond in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals.
- and the 8-game onbe for stomping Kesler

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/playoffs2007/news/story?id=2891998

in terms of comparing Pronger to Simon....They've both have similar histories....just that Pronger is a star player so he gets off lighter....

[greenbeard]

Stars over Sens in 6

[dakine`]

Fuck leafs, why cant you just lose, I know you arent going to make it to the playoffs. Git me a draft pick.

[CZ_]

I like your optimism massacre being a Leafs fan myself.....but the Leafs are not gonna make the playoffs...you know how it is...they make a late push to get the fans excited and thinking that they'll make the playoffs only to dissapoint as usual in the end...especially with Sundin and now Antropov injured..

for the final 2 spots in the East...I'd say that neither Philly nor Boston (Especially after 2 games in which they lost 10-2 to Washington and 8-2 to the Leafs)will make it and that it would go to Washington and either Florida or Buffalo (If Florida continues to streak like they have...I'll pick Florida over Buffalo)

and CZ....the way Ottawa has played...they ain't making it past the first round....back to their roots of choking in the playoffs!

I dunno about pronger's being mild...let's see... he's been suspended for:
- four games after he hit Capitals forward Pat Peake in the throat with a stick during a Oct. 29 game at the Kiel Center.
- four games for slashing Phoenix's Jeremy Roenick on Dec. 17, 1998. Pronger drew a match penalty when he took a swing at Roenick's helmet.
- one game after leaving the bench and instigating a fight with the Kings' Kelly Buchberger during an Oct. 11, 2000 game.
- two-game suspension without pay for cross-checking Stars forward Brenden Morrow in an April 3, 2002 game.The cross-check left Morrow bleeding near one of his eyes.
- one game without pay for kicking Calgary's Ville Nieminen during a March 14, 2004 game.
- one game for his hit on Detroit's Tomas Holmstrom in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on May 15, 2007.
- Pronger was suspended one game for his elbow to the head of Ottawa's Dean McAmmond in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals.
- and the 8-game onbe for stomping Kesler

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/playoffs2007/news/story?id=2891998

in terms of comparing Pronger to Simon....They've both have similar histories....just that Pronger is a star player so he gets off lighter....


when i read the Ottawa choking comment, i could realize you were a leaf fan before i found out. I think that whole choking thing is behind them and if your team would make it to the playoffs in this decade you would see that. I DO believe they will be a underdog no matter what comes out of the west though.
but IMO they have players who have expierence now and people like Stillman will only shine in the playoffs.

[MassacrE]

uhm.... the leafs have been in the playoffs this decade.......

[bowser]

im obviously rooting for the canucks. i think they will just squeek into the 8th seed. Im not feeling too confident in their ability to make it past the first round. especially playing detroit or san jose. The other teams i'd like to do well is Montreal and Pittsburgh both really great teams to watch and im a big fan of crosby and carey price.

[eminent]

lets keep this a playoff thread guys, make a different post for that other stuff.

If its one positive about this schedule, you have a lot of really important games down the stretch in the division.

Its really hard to call this year, teams are getting closer and closer as this new era continues to even teams out.

wonder where defrag? is now that philly is struggling a bit.
In the east I think its between Montreal, NJ, Pitsburg for top spot. The sens just havent been the same since the trade. I thot it was a good one for them but i dont think so much now. I think its still a little too early for pits with their questionable goal tending but ive seen bigger surprises. I think philly unfortunately slips out, Ill go with boston holding on to 7th and washington grabbing 8th in the east.

The west is just as unpredictable, any team can beat any team. I dont think its as strong as some believe. If theres one exception id say maybe the sharks, stars, maybe the ducks. I dont like the ducks tho just because they did it last year and i just dont think there will be that extra motivation needed. Detroit will finish first but i dont know how far theyll go with their unpredictable goaltending and injuries. Calgary just doesnt look nearly consistent enough but who knows if thatll change. The canucks nor predators look very good or threatning right now, i dont think either really go very far unless loungo becomes iron man with a suit that takes up the size of the net.

ill say colorado, calgary, and the canucks make up the last 3 seeds even tho my heart thinks the oilers will knock one of them out. should be fun to watch down the stretch.

[ruker]

Detroit will finish first but i dont know how far theyll go with their unpredictable goaltending and injuries.

I don't know about finishing first considering they already locked up their division and seems like they are mailing in the rest of the season lol. Injuries won't hurt them like last year (ie. Schneider breaking his wrist having to sit out the playoffs), they are getting back a lot of the injured guys... Holmstrom, Cleary, Chelios, Lidstrom, Kronwall, McCarty, Hasek (though he just injures himself right after getting somewhat healthy anyways). I just hope the Wings get the Avs in the first round.

If only Jimmy Howard could get the starting nod... JIMMMMMMMEH!

[CZ_]

uhm.... the leafs have been in the playoffs this decade.......

well they wont be in this year or next year. so it wont be long

[sw_vile]

Go Hank!:cool:
Pavel Datsyuk is the best play maker ever.

[MassacrE]

well they wont be in this year or next year. so it wont be long

When the sens actually beat the leafs in a playoff series, then talk.... until then Leafs > Sens.

[ruker]

Go Hank!:cool:
Pavel Datsyuk is the best play maker ever.

Not ever, just right now. :D

[sw_vile]

Not ever, just right now. :D

EVER!! ;)

[CZ_]

When the sens actually beat the leafs in a playoff series, then talk.... until then Leafs > Sens.

lol if the leafs made the playoffs once after the lockout, the sens would sweep them. you are holding onto the past how can you provide evidence for that statement when players like ; stillman, heatley and spezza were never a part of the team. we had Lalime in net rofl.

[Psycho Kid]

lol if the leafs made the playoffs once after the lockout, the sens would sweep them. you are holding onto the past how can you provide evidence for that statement when players like ; stillman, heatley and spezza were never a part of the team. we had Lalime in net rofl.

In all honesty CZ...Ottawa's goaltending is too volatitle to make it to the cup....and you shouldn't be using Lalime as a crutch because Emery and Gerber aren't that much better than Lalime was.

[Hellsy]

I hope the Flyers face the Penguins.

If we're forced to match up against NJ-- we're dead in the 1st. I would at least like them to make the 2nd.

That is, of course, if we don't blow it and not make the playoffs, which depends on which team shows up.

I am a Flyer's lunatic, btw.

[Phazex3375]

I hope the Flyers face the Penguins.

If we're forced to match up against NJ-- we're dead in the 1st. I would at least like them to make the 2nd.

That is, of course, if we don't blow it and not make the playoffs, which depends on which team shows up.

I am a Flyer's lunatic, btw.

same here, playing NJ would be an early exit, but just making the playoffs would be nice. i was at the shootout win last night and although they shoulda got the 2 points straight up, it was nice to finally take a SO

[JimtheMagicalHamster]

As a Devils fan, I'm just hoping that something freaky doesn't happen that would force NJ to play a New York team. We have 1 win in 12 games against the Rangers and Islanders. It's pretty safe to say that the Islanders won't make the playoffs, but the Rangers could sneak into 5th and maybe play the Devils.

Devils play Pittsburgh tonight and again on Tuesday in what may decide the division. Can't wait.

[CZ_]

In all honesty CZ...Ottawa's goaltending is too volatitle to make it to the cup....and you shouldn't be using Lalime as a crutch because Emery and Gerber aren't that much better than Lalime was.

i understand that, but my point is that if the leafs met the sens in the playoffs now. they would lose

[MassacrE]

lol if the leafs made the playoffs once after the lockout, the sens would sweep them. you are holding onto the past how can you provide evidence for that statement when players like ; stillman, heatley and spezza were never a part of the team. we had Lalime in net rofl.

Clearly you have no fucking clue what you're talking about. The Senators had Spezza, they also had Hossa, Alfredson, Chara, Fisher, Phillips, and other so....... whatever dude so much for that plan. The sens had a MUCH stronger team back then, defensively and offensively. You should have a clue before you make yourself look anymore stupid. BTW...... in 04 They had Hasek I think, so you're clearly fuckin retarded if you think the current Sens are better than the older Sens.

2004 -- lost to Toronto, 4-3, Eastern Conf. quarterfinals
2001 -- lost to Toronto, 4-0, Eastern Conf. quarterfinals
2000 -- lost to Toronto, 4-2, Eastern Conf. quarterfinals

[MightyMouse]

no.

[MassacrE]

no.

?

[ruker]

Dom was in Detroit in 03-04. 04-05 was the lock out season. 05-06 he was with the Sens.

[Endofox]

Calgary FTW



we got robbed..........its our time now

[eminent]

fuckin flamers

[Phazex3375]

flyers are finally hot at the right time

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k314/jules801/FlyersWarscopy.jpg


jesus on skates

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k314/jules801/jesus2.jpg

[sw_vile]

ROFL WOW..I hope the caps make it in the east..see what Ovie can do in the playoffs.

[soul]

Hope the habs stay in first and play boston for a sweep! but im really hoping the caps make the playoffs, robovechkin is a beast and it would for sure get him the hart trophy that he deserves

[sw_vile]

we are now twins Varuker, got my red Datsyuk Jersey with the A today :D
GO WINGS!@@!!@ oh man I cant wait for the playoffs :D

[Repair Man]

The Sabres and Panthers have been all but eliminated in the East. I'm still hoping either Boston or Philadelphia shits the bed so Washington can move into 8th place. Watching Ovechkin in the playoffs would be awesome.

In the West, Nashville has pulled ahead of Vancouver for the 8th seed. Edmonton has gained some ground, but they're still a long shot to make the playoffs.

[ruker]

we are now twins Varuker, got my red Datsyuk Jersey with the A today :D
GO WINGS!@@!!@ oh man I cant wait for the playoffs :D

Very nice! I can't wait for playoffs to start too.

[klob-]

3 games left and its a 3 way tie bettwen flyers/rangers/bruins for 6-8th. the flyers last 3 games are pens/devils/pens. should be interesting. i just went online on saturday morning and bought tickets to the flyers first two home playoff games. now i just gotta hope they make it. wont be easy with it being so tight and them playing to of the best teams in the east their last 3 games. theyve lost their last 2 games against the pens and their last 5 against the devils (although the last game against NJ they did come back after trailing twice and lost it in the shootout 3-2 cuz biron couldnt stop shit).

[AGT-Shady]

Pens are looked pretty fierce with everyone finally back and healthy.

[klob-]

yea, the flyers are going to have to play their asses off against 2 of the best in the east to get in. or one of either the rangers, caps, or bruins just completely falls apart. but its definately not a gimme by any stretch of the imagination.

[MeestarK]

This year it's the drive for 25 baby. Let Koivu, Streit and everyone whos even a tiny bit hurt rest up for the playoffs. Komisarek back for the first round, unbeatable in the East. Then count on whatever team emerges from the West to be so beat up that Montreal takes them in 6.

[ruker]

Sharks play Kings, Wings play BJs (hehe)... will the Presidents' Trophy be determined tonight? :eek: Lets go Kings, cause the Wings are mailing in the next 2 games!

[9h0st]

Canucks eliminated gg
3 weeks ago it was 1 win away from top spot in division, then they go on a 4 game losing streak, show up once against the Flames, and then blow another lead against the Avs, like the 3rd blown lead in 3 weeks...
Hopefully Nonis brings in some scoring this summer

[Repair Man]

I told you Nashville would take the 8th spot Sutter.

I TOLD YOU

[CHIPMAN]

Crosby/Malkin vs. Ovechkin is starting to look more and more likely :O

[Repair Man]

Crosby/Malkin vs. Ovechkin is starting to look more and more likely :O

I think its a done deal IMO. I don't see Washington losing to Florida and all they need at this point is one of the four other teams that haven't clinched to fuck up.

[Sutterkane]

I told you Nashville would take the 8th spot Sutter.

I TOLD YOU

I only said we wouldn't make it because we had inconsistent goaltending. That was before Ellis had the 5th longest shutout streak in modern NHL history.

I went to the game last night, and you'd think I was at the final four. St Louis called timeout with 3 minutes left in the game and the whole crowd just randomly went nuts and was as loud as possible for about 5-10 minutes straight. I've never seen that happen at a game. It was like we were expressing appreciation for the team's solid year after so much adversity and trying to mess up their timeout at the same time. They gave out t-shirts at the game and everyone was waving them around. It was fucking insane.

Barry Trotz for COY.

[puppychow]

if caps get in, nhl feel good story of the year. fun fun fun team to watch.

Ovie > Crosby easy.

[puppychow]

oops

[sw_vile]

Preds Vs Wings round one. blah..I hate the preds so much..should be a good series anyhow. Fuck you sutter..GO WINGS :D
Pitts wont be playing the caps in the first round..if the caps beat the panthers they lock up the #3 seed, if they lose the canes make it in and the caps miss the playoffs.

[eminent]

^ hilarious.

This year its gonna be hard to pick a clear cut winner i think, last year pretty much everyone knew the ducks were gonna steam roll, but they dont seem to have that same optimism this year. Should be interesting just based on the fact you could see some upsets in a 7 game series. Though i think anyone would be hard pressed to go against the habs, pens or sharks at this point in time.

The fact that a team can jump from 9th to 3rd is pretty embarrassing imo, though in this case i wont be complaining.

Oilers had a good run, cant complain when they can knock out the canucks, even though they didnt deserve to make the playoffs anyway.

Watch nashville make it to the finals so bettmen can make more money and attempt to win over more fans.

[Phazex3375]

flyers :cool:

[dal]

Ovie > NHL

Finally a great time to be a caps fan =)

[Kaptain Kracker]

wow capitals! what an up and down season! hot at the right time, watch out. this team is so fun to watch and i dont even like hockey.

[Sutterkane]

Preds Vs Wings round one. blah..I hate the preds so much..should be a good series anyhow. Fuck you sutter..GO WINGS :D


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTaKx4V1xZY

yeah, fuck you too.