Nhl Playoffs

layzcarter · I used to work here Joined: 31 Dec 1969 Posts: 3988

My last NHL topic didn't exactly fly, but this is playoff time and it seems more "fans" come around during this period. So what team are you cheering for and what are your thoughts on how they got to the playoffs, what spot they ended up in, how far they are going to go etc.

I'm cheering for The Edmonton Oilers of course. They were able to clinch a playoff spot on Thursday when they beat Anaheim, and when the Vancouver Canucks lost to San Jose. Yay. No Edmonton fan is happy with how they made the playoffs, but regardless they are there and I am fine with that Smile

I want to say that they are going to go all the way and win the cup, but let's say they don't... then 2nd round to game 6.
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theWriter · Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2006 7:47 am Post subject:

Unfortunetely I haven't been keeping up with hockey this season. Sad

So it's the Oilers and who else?
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layzcarter · I used to work here Joined: 31 Dec 1969 Posts: 3988

You want me to list every playoff team?

Western Conference

1. Detroit
2. Dallas
3. Calgary
4. Nashville
5. San Jose
6. Anaheim
7. Colorado
8. Edmonton

Eastern Conference
1. Carolina
2. Ottawa
3. NY Rangers
4. Buffalo
5. Philadelphia
6. New Jersey
7.
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Vez · Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2006 3:44 pm Post subject:

Not much of a hockey fan. Neutral

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The_Stef · Forum Scalleywag Joined: 20 Jan 2006 Posts: 961

Where're my teams this season? Coyotes and Leafs didn't make it... I thought they were suppsoed to do good? Blah. Better be Dallas then. Go Stars!

layzcarter · I used to work here Joined: 31 Dec 1969 Posts: 3988

If this is the first you have heard of them not doing well, then I'm sure it doesn't matter to you much either way.

Vez, not much of a hockey fan? Then don't post.
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The_Stef · Forum Scalleywag Joined: 20 Jan 2006 Posts: 961

It's true, I don't really pay attention except in the playoffs.

WizardoftheWood · Has No Life Joined: 16 Oct 2005 Posts: 446

Detroit is always a good bet and they are still playing dominately.

A couple of teams that surprised me this year are Anaheim and San Jose. San Jose is HOT right now going into the playoffs. The duo of Cheechoo and Thornton are racking up the points. Nabakov is also looking solid. Anaheim seems to be rallying behind the play of Selanne, so they are a threat also. I can see these teams maybe making it to the finals.

In the East Ottawa would be my pick to win but without Hasek in net, it's hard to say. They haven't been playing well lately either. I would have to say either Carolina, Buffalo or Philly will take the East.

unfocused · Moderator Joined: 17 Jul 2004 Posts: 6983 Location: Texas

go oilers! woot! if not, then go stars! woot!

my ahl team won the cup a few years ago, then our top two players went to the nhl and then my team sucked and hit last place the next year >: (

houston was contemplating getting an nhl team, but not even our ahl gets many fans, even the year they won it all.
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theWriter · Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 4:44 pm Post subject:

Ah, Colorado Avalanche. :woot:

I thought they didn't make it in this year, and maybe that's why I had lost interest.

Granted, the Aves aren't as good as they were with Roy or the other legends of CO, but I have a feeling they'll limp their way through the playoffs...somewhat.

Detroit. Must. Lose.

Now. Grr!

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WizardoftheWood · Has No Life Joined: 16 Oct 2005 Posts: 446

Colorado just isn't a threat this year. They just don't have the depth. Their goaltending situation is shaky and unpredictable. Going into the play-offs with Theodore, a goalie who is having his worst year and just recovering from an injury and an unknown like Budaj. Their offence is still potent, but I don't think they can win without solid goaltending.

theWriter · Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2006 4:29 am Post subject:

Yah.

But I've been a loyal Aves fan since I was four, so I'll stand by them.

Though the goaltending situation is just a little bit ucky.
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layzcarter · I used to work here Joined: 31 Dec 1969 Posts: 3988

F*ck San Jose. Wonder if the MD will get a 4th shutout today Smile

crazy.

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WizardoftheWood · Has No Life Joined: 16 Oct 2005 Posts: 446

How dare San Jose boo the Canadian national anthem. I thought Montreal was the only place rude enough to boo someones national anthem. Damn them.

layzcarter · I used to work here Joined: 31 Dec 1969 Posts: 3988

Oilers advance to Western Finals

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theWriter · Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 7:13 pm Post subject:

Aves are out. :(

I'm SOOO SAAAD!!! :(

Oh, well, the Oilers are in. There is some good in the world.
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WizardoftheWood · Has No Life Joined: 16 Oct 2005 Posts: 446

Well the oilers pulled it off. After game two I thought they were basically finished. They've got heart, that's for sure. The solid play of Rollie, Smyth losing his teeth, all of them blocking shots like crazy, Pronger playing 30 minutes a game. Now that Calgary's out I guess I'll cheer for Edmonton. and Carolina.

layzcarter · I used to work here Joined: 31 Dec 1969 Posts: 3988

All I can say right about now is F*CK. Rolson is gone. WTF. I'm at a loss for words.
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WizardoftheWood · Has No Life Joined: 16 Oct 2005 Posts: 446

The Oilers are screwed. The team can't play confidently with Conklin or Markannen behind them. They better do a lot of shot blocking.

layzcarter · I used to work here Joined: 31 Dec 1969 Posts: 3988

Well that's that. Woulda posted last night but honestly I was kicking things and crying. This sh*t stings. They came all that way.. pushed a game 6 and then a game 7.. Who knows how many more years we're going to have to wait until they make it that far again. And to have all the guys that have been on that team for so long win the cup, woulda be awesome. Horcoff,Laraque,smyth,smith,staios, Moreau....

I'm glad they made it as far as they did and they deserve so much credit. The Edmonton team and the Edmonton fans were great.

Crying or Very sad

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