The NHL Thread

[TMoore4075]

Originally Posted by barbogast

Was able to achieve success today. No idea what happened yesterday

And your Caps/Isles pick? Can't avoid predictions there.

[hailtopitt]

Rangers in 1

[unccrombie]

Originally Posted by hailtopitt

Rangers in 1

Skapski has this.

[Dramageek]

Originally Posted by hailtopitt

Rangers in 1

God this series is going to be a train wreck in slow motion.

[hailtopitt]

Originally Posted by Dramageek

God this series is going to be a train wreck in slow motion.

i know

i'm super excited lemme tell ya

[jrkarger]

Originally Posted by hailtopitt

Rangers in 1

Originally Posted by Dramageek

God this series is going to be a train wreck in slow motion.

[barbogast]

Originally Posted by TMoore4075

And your Caps/Isles pick? Can't avoid predictions there.

Eh I went Caps in 6. Against my better judgement. Obviously have them out to the Rangers in round 2.

[TMoore4075]

Originally Posted by barbogast

Eh I went Caps in 6. Against my better judgement. Obviously have them out to the Rangers in round 2.

That's probably the most wide open series. I see a "favorite" in most of the other series.

[TMoore4075]

I love what the NBC deal has brought with all the games on tv. Also having CBC helps me too. Wednesday I get OTT/Mont and Caps/Isles then get Hawks/Preds at 8:30. THursday will be best with locally my game and then Rangers/Pens on CBC and NBCSN.

[unccrombie]

are all games streaming?

[bonzo48280]

Wild in 7
Hawks in 6
Anaheim in 6
Calgary in 7

Habs in 6
Detroit in 7
Rangers in 6
Islanders in 6

[barbogast]

Originally Posted by TMoore4075

That's probably the most wide open series. I see a "favorite" in most of the other series.

Agreed, it's a hard series to predict. I think the Capitals are a slightly better team though. Both have good defense, I think that washes. I think a huge key could be special teams. Caps are really good on the PP and the Islanders have a weak PK. I also like Holtby better than I like Halak and I think the Capitals stars are slightly better than the Islanders stars. But it will be close. And I could see it going either way.

[barbogast]

Originally Posted by TMoore4075

That's probably the most wide open series. I see a "favorite" in most of the other series.

I also think that a few of the underdogs around the league will put up a real fight. Specifically Ottawa, Minnesota and Winnipeg

[Rebecca De Mornay]

#jacketsin5

[TMoore4075]

Originally Posted by barbogast

I also think that a few of the underdogs around the league will put up a real fight. Specifically Ottawa, Minnesota and Winnipeg

For sure. Winnipeg, because of their history as the Thrashers, I could see them finding a way to lose in 5 and it never be close, but hope not. Want it to go 6 or 7 to get as many home games at the MTS Centre as possible. Wish Selanne was still with the Ducks. Would have been cool to have him face the Jets.

Minny has a shot at winning but they aren't rolling the way they were. Blues have choked two years in a row too so that gives me some pause.

Habs are the favorite but with how good the Sens have been, I have picked them. Sens were the team I'd least like to face if I was a top team. Detroit would be another if they could get their shit together, but won't hold my breath on that one. Would hate for Babcock to leave (if he does) by them getting trounced in round one.

[Rebecca De Mornay]

Originally Posted by Rebecca De Mornay

#jacketsin5

[unccrombie]

streaming all games...?
....anyone?

[socopithy]

Originally Posted by barbogast

Agreed, it's a hard series to predict. I think the Capitals are a slightly better team though. Both have good defense, I think that washes. I think a huge key could be special teams. Caps are really good on the PP and the Islanders have a weak PK. I also like Holtby better than I like Halak and I think the Capitals stars are slightly better than the Islanders stars. But it will be close. And I could see it going either way.

That's exactly what's going to swing this to your favor. Our PK is terrible since mid-season. They looked so good early on, and just fell out of their stride there.
You hit the nail on the head; it's gonna be Caps PP > Isles PK.

Caps in 6, as much as it pains me.

[TMoore4075]

Originally Posted by Rebecca De Mornay

#jacketsin5

Originally Posted by Rebecca De Mornay

Did you just thumps up yourself?

[Rebecca De Mornay]

well nobody else will talk to me!

[unccrombie]

Originally Posted by Rebecca De Mornay

well nobody else will talk to me!

i know the feeling

[bonzo48280]

Originally Posted by unccrombie

streaming all games...?
....anyone?

NBC has a sports app that would allow you to watch all streaming games.....i BELIEVE also in-market games. Don't quote me on the last part.

so yes....they'll also be up for streaming on the NBC sports website.

[unccrombie]

Originally Posted by bonzo48280

NBC has a sports app that would allow you to watch all streaming games.....i BELIEVE also in-market games. Don't quote me on the last part.

so yes....they'll also be up for streaming on the NBC sports website.

right, during the season it's NCSN games only
was wondering if it's that or everything

[barbogast]

Originally Posted by socopithy

That's exactly what's going to swing this to your favor. Our PK is terrible since mid-season. They looked so good early on, and just fell out of their stride there.
You hit the nail on the head; it's gonna be Caps PP > Isles PK.

Caps in 6, as much as it pains me.

Well, if the Islanders can stay disciplined and minimize the chances the Caps get, then it will be a non issue. Obviously the Caps will get some chances, New York needs to just contain it to an average of 2-3 opps per game. That's doable. That's the thing about relying on special teams. You're not guaranteed PP chances.

That said the Caps are playing a very agitating style of game this year so I expect they will get their looks.

[fonzz41]

Finally got around to my bracket.

Blues in 6
Blackhawks in 6
Ducks in 7
Flames in 7

Senators in 7
Lightning in 5
Rangers in 5
Capitals in 6

[Bron Yr Aur]

Blues in 6
Preds in 7
Winnipeg in 7
Canucks in 5

Canadiens in 6
Wings in 7
Pens in 7
Isles in 6

[lockman21]

Originally Posted by TMoore4075

Oh I trust the doctors, but would be worried about somehow re-injuring himself. I look at Erik Cole here. 9 years ago broke his neck and I'm sure that had something to do with this one.

Oh yeah, for sure. But I mean, if you sit there and worry about that kind of stuff, you'll drive yourself crazy. If he's ready to go, he's ready to go.

I'm just glad he's back.

Originally Posted by Bron Yr Aur

Blues in 6
Preds in 7
Winnipeg in 7
Canucks in 5

Canadiens in 6
Wings in 7
Pens in 7
Isles in 6

Of course.

[TMoore4075]

It's Mrazek.

[socopithy]

Originally Posted by barbogast

Well, if the Islanders can stay disciplined and minimize the chances the Caps get, then it will be a non issue. Obviously the Caps will get some chances, New York needs to just contain it to an average of 2-3 opps per game. That's doable. That's the thing about relying on special teams. You're not guaranteed PP chances.

That said the Caps are playing a very agitating style of game this year so I expect they will get their looks.

Yup, and with the Isles coming off of a frustrating end of their regular season, I'm sure they'll be coming out of the gate for Game 1 a little too antsy and will fall prey to it.

Still, hope not. Gonna be entertaining for sure.

[wampa3]

Haven't been posting much, but here's my prediction. I think the final will be Rags-Hawks and the Rags will win the SCF.

Sens in 6
TBL in 6
Rags in 5
Isles in 7

Wild in 7
Hawks in 6
Ducks in 5
Flames in 6