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theotherblum

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Apr 9 11 7:33 AM

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Final weekend for the regular season.

In the Eastern Conference my NY Rangers are on the outside looking in. The Carolina Hurricanes can determine their own fate as well as the of the Rangers. Regardless of what the Rangers do this afternoon versus rival NJ (who has nothing to lose), if Carolina wins tonight versus a tough Tampa team they are in. Carolina owns the tie breaker, so the Rangers need a win with Carolina loss (or OTL), or an OTL with a regulation loss for Carolina to gain a point ahead of them. Even if the Rangers make it in, they may not last long without leader Ryan Callahan. Either way a disappointing season that will be determined with the last game (again). Ugh.

In the Western Conference, Dallas is on the outside looking in. If they fail to make the playoffs not moving Brad Richards before the deadline is going to hurt them if he leaves as a free agent and they got nothing in return. Either way, Chicago has two points on the Stars. Chicago plays against Detroit and Dallas versus a MInnesota Wild team that has nothing to lose.

So in both conferences we have non-playoff teams who can play spoiler, and the two #8 teams with tough matches against fierce rivals.

hermano

Edited 1 time by theotherblum Apr 9 11 7:43 AM.

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theotherblum

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Apr 10 11 5:52 PM

Rangers in thanks to a big win versus NJ and a loss by Carolina.

Hawks in despite dropping their game to Detroit, thanks to Minnesota beating Dallas.

So it will be a longer summer for Dallas GM Joe Nieunwendyke, especially come July 1 when Richards skates off into the sunset.

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Apr 12 11 7:25 AM

my team, sabres, snuck in this season as well...from northeast division champs last year to the 7 seed...but unlike the NBA, the lower seeds always come up with an upset or 2...GO SABRES!!!!!! its going to be tough tho, flyers are badasses, although they have lost something like 15 of their last 20---so we got that going for us....

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Apr 12 11 10:03 AM

Sabres have a pretty good shot against Philly. Guess a lot will depend on how well Pronger and Miller play. We'll see if the Flyers can figure out the playoff goaltender thing.

My favorite 1st round matchup has to be the B's and the Habs, especially given the whole Chara thing.

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Drew

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Apr 13 11 6:14 AM

theotherblum wrote:
Sabres have a pretty good shot against Philly. Guess a lot will depend on how well Pronger and Miller play. We'll see if the Flyers can figure out the playoff goaltender thing.

My favorite 1st round matchup has to be the B's and the Habs, especially given the whole Chara thing.

I agree. Philly has a well constructed club, but is shaky between the pipes. Buffalo played well at the end to secure a playoff birth, and Miller is a game changer in net.

I suspect that the B's aren't going deep in the playoffs this year, but as long as they oust the Habs, I'm fine with it. They should be a top contender in the East, but they lack consistency. Of course, if Thomas gets hot, they might be able to ride him deep into the post season.

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David Y

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Apr 14 11 11:14 AM

The Sabres did better than just sneak in. They're scary competitive against the Flyers. Should be a great series.

I have no idea what to expect from the Bruins. If they're hot, then they can't be beat. But that's a big if. I've watched every B's game this season and going into these playoffs, I have more guesses than answers.

If they don't beat the living piss out of the Habs, I'll be bummed.

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Apr 14 11 3:59 PM

Rangers should have stole one last night, not sure what I should complain about more the late whistle on Ovie's push-in, or the fact he didn't get a double minor or major penalty for that crosscheck to the face. So much for the NHL getting serious aboutheadshots.

Best time of the year, second tier sport my ass

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Drew

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Apr 15 11 5:13 AM

theotherblum wrote:
Rangers should have stole one last night, not sure what I should complain about more the late whistle on Ovie's push-in, or the fact he didn't get a double minor or major penalty for that crosscheck to the face. So much for the NHL getting serious aboutheadshots.

Best time of the year, second tier sport my ass

The hockey playoffs provide the best entertainment in sport, year in, year out, IMO.

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Apr 15 11 7:07 AM

Drew wrote:

theotherblum wrote:
Rangers should have stole one last night, not sure what I should complain about more the late whistle on Ovie's push-in, or the fact he didn't get a double minor or major penalty for that crosscheck to the face. So much for the NHL getting serious aboutheadshots.

Best time of the year, second tier sport my ass
The hockey playoffs provide the best entertainment in sport, year in, year out, IMO.

no doubt...nothing in all of sports compares to the sheer brutality and pure endurance that is the NHL playoffs...great stuff...plus the sabres went into Filthadelphia and won game one....too cool...

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Apr 15 11 2:30 PM

You would think that the boys in Nashville would have cup fever, especially after the Preds won game 1 in their series against Anaheim, riding a 2-goal, 3-point performance by Mr. Underwood. Forget those aussies (Urban isn't even an Aussie, he's a Kiwi - gosh do I miss the Conchords), Underwood and Fisher, that's your Nashville power couple.

...and let's be honest...do they really have anything else going on in Nashville sportswise right now?

hermano

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Apr 15 11 2:35 PM

...oh and a kid named Jonathan BLUM got his 1st NHL playoff point in his first NHL playoff game. Mitch will have to look into his magical family tree to figure out the relationship. He's the first California born and bred NHL 1st round pick. First being part Italian, now related to a budding NHL star, it's a good time to be a Blum

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Apr 16 11 7:09 AM

theotherblum wrote:
You would think that the boys in Nashville would have cup fever, especially after the Preds won game 1 in their series against Anaheim, riding a 2-goal, 3-point performance by Mr. Underwood. Forget those aussies (Urban isn't even an Aussie, he's a Kiwi - gosh do I miss the Conchords), Underwood and Fisher, that's your Nashville power couple.

...and let's be honest...do they really have anything else going on in Nashville sportswise right now?

It is a joke that they are playing NHL hockey in Nashville and not in Quebec city. And then there's that hockey hotbed, Columbus, Ohio. Carolina? Florida? The league is run by nitwits.

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Apr 17 11 2:55 AM

Drew wrote:
It is a joke that they are playing NHL hockey in Nashville and not in Quebec city. And then there's that hockey hotbed, Columbus, Ohio. Carolina? Florida? The league is run by nitwits.

As much as I hate that little weasel man Gary Bettman for ruining the league, I always get a chuckle about how he is boo-ed everytime he steps on the ice in every arena across the country. It is one of the many things that makes Hockey special. As far as Colin Campbell goes, well I'm just plain embarrassed that that schmuck coached the NY Rangers, then again, NYR fans are used to being embarrassed. After all we have Guitar Jimmy (Dolan), and a questionably senile Slats - thank goodness they have been letting the kids play after so many years of trading away young talent for aging stars on the decline. Might as well enjoy it while we can because the next dumb free agent signing in just 2 1/2 months away.

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livin

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Apr 19 11 6:00 AM

I'll call Philly for this series. Miller is outstanding, yes. But a goaltender can't win a series for a team.

Regarding the Preds, check out this month's issue of U.S.A. Hockey magazine. The cover story, "Honky Tonk Hockey", is about Nashville and the steady wave of hockey appreciation building there. Good read.

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Apr 19 11 6:10 AM

livin wrote:
I'll call Philly for this series. Miller is outstanding, yes. But a goaltender can't win a series for a team.

Regarding the Preds, check out this month's issue of U.S.A. Hockey magazine. The cover story, "Honky Tonk Hockey", is about Nashville and the steady wave of hockey appreciation building there. Good read.

outstanding?..not really..there were at least 2 goals he should've had in game 2, last night he was good...want to talk outstanding sabres goalie?...2 words, DOMINICK HASEK....he was outstanding...took a 7 seed in '99 to the Cup...miller?..i don't think so....too bad....philly in 5...

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