Puck You! The Legend Returns
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Well, the first round is nail-bitingly over, and I have to admit that my picks were pretty bad. Granted, two were "sleeper" picks in Minnesota and Calgary, so I don't mind being wrong on those, but I was also wrong on Atlanta/NY Rangers, Tampa Bay/New Jersey, and Ottawa/Pittsburgh. Nick did quite well on his picks, getting 7 out of 8 correct(!). A 7-1 record, not too shabby. What makes it even more shocking is that that's about the opposite of how his picks usually go in our fantasy pools.
Semifinals Predictions
Buffalo Sabres (1) over New York Rangers (6) in 5 games
New Jersey (2) over Ottawa Senators (4) in 5 games
Anaheim Ducks (2) over Vancouver Canucks (3) in 6 games*
San Jose Sharks (5) over Detroit Red Wings (1) in 6 games
* I'll be rooting for the Canucks, but if they put on a brutal performance like they did in game 6, Anaheim will not only outscore them, but they'll beat them into the ice. Brian Burke doesn't mess around.
Semifinals Predictions
Buffalo Sabres (1) over New York Rangers (6) in 5 games
New Jersey (2) over Ottawa Senators (4) in 5 games
Anaheim Ducks (2) over Vancouver Canucks (3) in 6 games*
San Jose Sharks (5) over Detroit Red Wings (1) in 6 games
* I'll be rooting for the Canucks, but if they put on a brutal performance like they did in game 6, Anaheim will not only outscore them, but they'll beat them into the ice. Brian Burke doesn't mess around.
Monday, April 23, 2007
:: Game 7 ::
Despite showing a level of sucktitude in Game 6 not seen since their pre-Christmas slide, the Canucks bounced back to win Game 7 thanks to 40 minutes of dominating hockey, Trevor Linden, and Roberto Fucking Luongo. My quick post-game thoughts are here on my other blog, and seeing that I finished that post off by quoting a movie, I figured I'd do the same here.
This is what springs to mind when I think of the Game 7 performance when compared to Game 6.
"You know what Lloyd? Just when I think you can't get any dumber, you go and do something like this...AND TOTALLY REDEEM YOURSELF!"
Now here's hoping the Canucks ride that tiny motorcycle all the way to the Stanley Cup finals.
We got room for one more, if you still wanna go to Aspen.
Despite showing a level of sucktitude in Game 6 not seen since their pre-Christmas slide, the Canucks bounced back to win Game 7 thanks to 40 minutes of dominating hockey, Trevor Linden, and Roberto Fucking Luongo. My quick post-game thoughts are here on my other blog, and seeing that I finished that post off by quoting a movie, I figured I'd do the same here.
This is what springs to mind when I think of the Game 7 performance when compared to Game 6.
"You know what Lloyd? Just when I think you can't get any dumber, you go and do something like this...AND TOTALLY REDEEM YOURSELF!"
Now here's hoping the Canucks ride that tiny motorcycle all the way to the Stanley Cup finals.
We got room for one more, if you still wanna go to Aspen.
Game six was one of the most pathetic displays of hockey I have ever seen. I can't recall a single legitimately good Canucks scoring chance for the entire game. They had a few shots, but no close rebounds, no game-saving saves by Turco...it was just a really lackluster effort on Vancouver's part. As soon as they got the two penalties in the first five minutes, and Dallas scored on the ensuing 5-on-3, the Canucks were done.
The only bright spot is that hopefully both Morrow and Zubov are hurt (or dead!!) and unable to play in tonight's game. It would be a good time for the Sedins and Naslund to wake up and start actually scoring, too.
The only bright spot is that hopefully both Morrow and Zubov are hurt (or dead!!) and unable to play in tonight's game. It would be a good time for the Sedins and Naslund to wake up and start actually scoring, too.
Sunday, April 15, 2007
My pick for Overtime winner: BRANDON REID
Wait he's not playing? Fine...Morrison.
Or for Dallas, Nagy.
Wait he's not playing? Fine...Morrison.
Or for Dallas, Nagy.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Holy crap. And that was only Game 1!
Great game but come on guys! Save those for the later rounds! (Or at least the weekends!)
Great game but come on guys! Save those for the later rounds! (Or at least the weekends!)
Holy Christ what a game. I'm absolutely exhausted, just from watching.
That game goes into Nick Greenizan's memory bank right alongside the first round, Game 7 win vs. Calgary in 1994, and Game 6 of the 'Nucks/Rangers final in the same here.
I am, however, worried about the injuries. It's only the first bloody game, and already it appears the following players are hurt:
Sopel (cracker strain)
Cooke (groin)
Burrows (concussion probably)
Bieksa (that damn foot)
Yikes. But for now at least, a win is a win is a win.
Just heard Vigneault say this during his post-game press conference, which was only broadcast live on CBC.ca.
On whether his team would be re-energized Friday after such a long Game 1...
"The guys are all great athletes, in great shape, so as long as they don't bend down to pick up crackers, we'll be alright."
Yet another reason why I freakin' love this coach. It's tough to be funny at 1 a.m.
That game goes into Nick Greenizan's memory bank right alongside the first round, Game 7 win vs. Calgary in 1994, and Game 6 of the 'Nucks/Rangers final in the same here.
I am, however, worried about the injuries. It's only the first bloody game, and already it appears the following players are hurt:
Sopel (cracker strain)
Cooke (groin)
Burrows (concussion probably)
Bieksa (that damn foot)
Yikes. But for now at least, a win is a win is a win.
Just heard Vigneault say this during his post-game press conference, which was only broadcast live on CBC.ca.
On whether his team would be re-energized Friday after such a long Game 1...
"The guys are all great athletes, in great shape, so as long as they don't bend down to pick up crackers, we'll be alright."
Yet another reason why I freakin' love this coach. It's tough to be funny at 1 a.m.
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Vancouver vs Dallas, game 1 is just about to start!
I just heard one of the announcers say that Brent Sopel won't be playing for the Canucks tonight, because he twisted his back...bending over to pick up a cracker.
...
What the hell?? Picking up a cracker! What does Sopel think this is, Major League Baseball?
I just heard one of the announcers say that Brent Sopel won't be playing for the Canucks tonight, because he twisted his back...bending over to pick up a cracker.
...
What the hell?? Picking up a cracker! What does Sopel think this is, Major League Baseball?
Monday, April 09, 2007
Here's the matchups, with my predictions bolded:
ROUND ONE
#1 Buffalo vs #8 Islanders - 4 games
#2 New Jersey vs #7 Tampa Bay - 6 games
#3 Atlanta vs #6 Rangers - 5 games
#4 Ottawa vs #5 Pittsburgh - 6 games
#1 Detroit vs #8 Calgary - 7 games
#2 Anaheim vs #7 Minnesota - 5 games
#3 Vancouver vs #6 Dallas - 6 games
#4 Nashville vs #5 San Jose - 5 games
ROUND TWO
Buffalo vs Pittsburgh - 7 games ***matchup of the entire playoffs***
Tampa Bay vs Atlanta - 5 games
Calgary vs San Jose - 4 games
Minnesota vs Vancouver - 7 games
ROUND ONE
#1 Buffalo vs #8 Islanders - 4 games
#2 New Jersey vs #7 Tampa Bay - 6 games
#3 Atlanta vs #6 Rangers - 5 games
#4 Ottawa vs #5 Pittsburgh - 6 games
#1 Detroit vs #8 Calgary - 7 games
#2 Anaheim vs #7 Minnesota - 5 games
#3 Vancouver vs #6 Dallas - 6 games
#4 Nashville vs #5 San Jose - 5 games
ROUND TWO
Buffalo vs Pittsburgh - 7 games ***matchup of the entire playoffs***
Tampa Bay vs Atlanta - 5 games
Calgary vs San Jose - 4 games
Minnesota vs Vancouver - 7 games
Thursday, April 05, 2007
Well ladies and gents (and Mike), it's nearly playoff time, so I figured it was high-time to make a post on this long-forgotten blog. Even though the matchups aren't yet set, I still have a pretty good idea of what predictions I want to make, so here goes.
However, before I do that, I'd also like to point out that my pre-season predictions weren't that terrible, with the obvious screw up being that of my three Western Conference Division winners (seeds 1-3) two of those teams, Anaheim and San Jose, are actually in the same division. My mistakes. But I'm giving myself credit for picking Vancouver to win the Northwest, when - at the time - most people said they'd be eighth in the West. At best.
So, good for me. As for the playoffs, without getting into detailed matchups (cuz there ain't any yet), I'll say this...the Final Four will consist of these teams: West: Vancouver and Detroit. In the East, it'll be Pittsburgh and the Buffalo Sabres.
You heard it here first.
However, before I do that, I'd also like to point out that my pre-season predictions weren't that terrible, with the obvious screw up being that of my three Western Conference Division winners (seeds 1-3) two of those teams, Anaheim and San Jose, are actually in the same division. My mistakes. But I'm giving myself credit for picking Vancouver to win the Northwest, when - at the time - most people said they'd be eighth in the West. At best.
So, good for me. As for the playoffs, without getting into detailed matchups (cuz there ain't any yet), I'll say this...the Final Four will consist of these teams: West: Vancouver and Detroit. In the East, it'll be Pittsburgh and the Buffalo Sabres.
You heard it here first.
