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Re: On The Eve of the New Season: North of the Border Editio
« Reply #225 on: January 03, 2011, 07:59:20 pm »
also, i'm still a little miffed that they dropped the prime rib sandwich.  only thing on the menu worth getting IMO.

They serve food?!?  Who knew...

i thought you'd pick up on that. 
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Re: On The Eve of the New Season: North of the Border Editio
« Reply #226 on: January 04, 2011, 02:14:04 am »
go 'nucks!
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Re: On The Eve of the New Season: North of the Border Editio
« Reply #227 on: January 06, 2011, 03:24:53 pm »
gutted.  what a collapse.  talk about embarrassing.

at least the ruskies kept it classy
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Re: On The Eve of the New Season: North of the Border Editio
« Reply #228 on: January 06, 2011, 03:41:19 pm »
gutted.  what a collapse.  talk about embarrassing.

at least the ruskies kept it classy

Last year's final was much better.

At least Igor Bobkov got his confidence back.  I was worried the Ducks were going to lose their next keeper after the opening game.
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Re: On The Eve of the New Season: North of the Border Editio
« Reply #229 on: April 18, 2012, 11:12:36 pm »
so while others here ramble on about stick-ball and the local teams' delusions of adequacy (the O's long-term chances of success mirror those of the FSS), i'm totally enjoying the stanley cup playoffs - and the fact that coverage is on CNBC & NBCSN.  the expanded coverages means that i can catch 3 games a night if i wanted to/had the time.

what i'm enjoying less is the stupid violence that seems to be plaguing the playoffs so far this year.  i like the rougher side of the game as much as the next guy, but shit like that hit on Hossa just doesn't belong.  i just heard that suspension #8 will be handed out soon.  there were 7 suspension during the entire playoffs last year, we've already topped that this year and we're not even out of the first round.  seem to be a lot more stupid penalties going down this year too - players getting caught taking obvious cheap shots, losing their cool in critical situations, over-doing the protect-the-goalie gig, etc.  it's not just the rookies, either.  WTF is going on this year?  did someone publish a study that proves that the value of the irritation and distraction caused by jabbing the opponent in the face is greater than the risk caused by taking a penalty?!?  head in the game, boys.

pens/flyers and rangers/sens have been great series so far.  what i wouldn't have given to be in scotia place tonight when Turris scored that overtime winner.  shaking my head in disgust at vancouver.
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Re: On The Eve of the New Season: North of the Border Editio
« Reply #230 on: April 25, 2012, 10:37:01 pm »
Go Caps ;D
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Re: On The Eve of the New Season: North of the Border Editio
« Reply #231 on: January 15, 2013, 02:38:05 pm »
y'all ready to do this?
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Re: On The Eve of the New Season: North of the Border Editio
« Reply #232 on: January 15, 2013, 02:40:49 pm »
yay!!!!

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Re: On The Eve of the New Season: North of the Border Editio
« Reply #233 on: January 15, 2013, 03:08:05 pm »
So excited! Can't wait to get back into the Phone Booootthhhhhh

Hopefully snagging some tickets from a friend for the Penguins game. Can't wait to see how rusty everyone is!
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Re: On The Eve of the New Season: North of the Border Editio
« Reply #234 on: January 15, 2013, 05:07:58 pm »
y'all ready to do this?

Nope.  Won't be fooled again.
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Re: On The Eve of the New Season: North of the Border Editio
« Reply #235 on: April 15, 2014, 02:11:13 pm »
y'all ready to do this?

Nope.  Won't be fooled again.

I'll be the first to point out my hypocrisy.

OK, let's move on.
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Re: On The Eve of the New Season: North of the Border Editio
« Reply #236 on: April 15, 2014, 02:50:58 pm »
Lets put in some predictions so we can all look foolish in two weeks! One thing to keep in mind is there's no reseeding every round so its a more traditional bracket.

First Round
Bruins over Wings in 7
Habs over Tampa in 6

Pittsburg over Columbus in 5
Rangers over Flyers in 7

Avs over Wild in 5
Chicago over St Louis in 6

Ducks over Stars in 5
Kings over Sharks in 7

Divisional Finals
Habs over Bruins in 7
Rangers over Pens in 6

Blackhawks over Avs in 5
Kings over Ducks in 7

Conference Finals
Habs over Rangers in 5
Kings over Blackhawks in 6

Cup Finals
Kings over Habs in 5
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Re: On The Eve of the New Season: North of the Border Editio
« Reply #237 on: April 15, 2014, 02:56:16 pm »
apology accepted.

predictions?

east:
bruins over wings in 5 (sorry jules...)
canadians over lightening in 7
pens over jackets in 4
rangers over flyers in 6

west:
ducks over stars in 5
kings over sharks in 6 (my upset pick, of sorts)
avs over wild in 4
hawks over blues in 6

edit: julian beat me to it.  at least our predictions align!
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Re: On The Eve of the New Season: North of the Border Editio
« Reply #238 on: April 15, 2014, 03:02:46 pm »
bruins over wings in 5 (sorry jules...)
I'm just thrilled we made the playoffs. Next year the Wings can make a run. Our cap geek page makes me warm and fuzzy.
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Re: On The Eve of the New Season: North of the Border Editio
« Reply #239 on: April 15, 2014, 03:03:06 pm »
NHL.com has an online bracket-picker thingy, and even a bracket challenge you can enter:

http://bracketchallenge.nhl.com/playoff_challenge/picks?locale=en

i have the bruins hoisting the cup.  i just don't see montreal getting past them, as much as i would want them to.
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