NHL Playoffs 2006: Round II

[Agamon]

I can't believe the Cup will go to one of: the Canes, Sabres, Oilers or Ducks. What a freakin' messed up season. I didn't have any these teams making the playoffs in pre-season. Oy. Off-season can't come quick enough.

Congrats to the Oiler fans though (and the fans of those other teams, if there are any).

 

[Psychic Warrior]

It was nice to see the Olier fans proving what a class group they are. No booing of national anthems there. Glad to see the Sharks gone now the Ducks need to go. Oilers in 7.

Canes in 7 over Buffalo (but it really could go either way - that is about the closest match up we're likely to see).

 

[Arnwyn]

Glad that the Sharks are gone. The Shark fans and their rudeness deserve nothing less.

 

[Welverin]

I'm hoping that the Oilers and Canes will be moving on to the finals.

As for the Sharks vs. Oilers series. I think my team is behind the eight ball. I'm shocked by the lack of effort they showed in game one, and from what I hear, game two was just as bad.

Very disappointed.

They're going to HAVE TO WIN games 3 and 4 to have any chance, now. (Knock on wood.)

Having only gotten around to read this now, I have to say it's pretty funny.

They are, but it will still be the ducks. Just that it will be the Anaheim Ducks, instead of the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. They're going to change their uniforms too.

I heard this a while back as well, and I think Anaheim Ducks is perfectly respectable name.

Also remember - it's great hockey!

And I don't get to see any of it!

Damn NHL not staying with ESPN.

 

[Nightfall]

Wel, that makes two of us.

Honestly I like the Canes but if this playoffs has taught me anything, DON'T underestimite the heart of those Sabres. They can get clutch scoring and clutch is what you need to win playoffs.

My bets: Sabres in 7, Oilers in 6. (Yes I want the Ducks to lose!)

Cup finals: Sabres in 6.

 

[devilbat]

And I don't get to see any of it!

Damn NHL not staying with ESPN.

I think ESPN dumped the NHL. You can catch it on OLN (Outdoor Life Network).

 

[devilbat]

Teemu Selanne is one of the few remaining players I like, still kicking around, who played for my hometown team, the Winnipeg Jets. So I pretty much have to cheer for the Mighty Ducks. Even if I think they have the worst name in pro sports.

For the record, the old IHL team, The Macon Whoopee, had the best name in pro sports, until they folded.

 

[Lord Zardoz]

I suspect that if the Oilers make it o the finals, that they will very probably win the cup, or lose it in 7 games. As a city, Edmonton is hungry for the cup, and for the first time in years, they can taste it. I suspect that the Oilers cannot help but get one hell of a boost to their game for it. Remember the 'Red Mile' during Calgary's playoff run? Edmonton will be very much like that for the next series against Anaheim.

Also, I want to see Anaheim lose becuase they eliminated Calgary, therby denying western hockey fans a 'Battle of Alberta' series. If that series had happened, I dont think either team would have been able to win the cup because the teams would have killed on another over 6 or 7 games of bone crushing intensity.

Beyond that, I make no predictions for the Eastern conference.

END COMMUNICATION

 

[Nightfall]

I already made mine and yeah I hated the fact Calagry didn't make it this far.

 

[LostSoul]

Sweet goal! Assist by Rolo!

devilbat, you gotta love that.

Aw hell, it's tied now.