05-27-09, 11:53 PM
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Stanley Cup starts this Saturday night
They came to their senses and scrapped plans for a nine day layoff. 
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=424045
Last edited by sickler; 05-27-09 at 11:58 PM.
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05-28-09, 12:54 AM
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#2
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So they went from a nine-day layoff to playing the first two games on back-to-back nights?  |
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05-28-09, 12:55 AM
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(Pittsburgh in 6) Book it! I will be back when this happens!  |
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05-28-09, 12:55 AM
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The first 3 games in 4 days...
The last 3 games in 7 days?
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05-28-09, 12:58 AM
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At least the NHL keeps the 2-2-1-1-1 format for the Finals, and doesn't switch over to the 2-3-2 like the NBA does (which I hate).
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05-28-09, 12:59 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OtherSide
(Pittsburgh in 6) Book it! I will be back when this happens! |
I'm with ya on this 
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05-28-09, 01:00 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LT Profits
At least the NHL keeps the 2-2-1-1-1 format for the Finals, and doesn't switch over to the 2-3-2 like the NBA does (which I hate).
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Good point LT 
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05-28-09, 01:01 AM
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back to back games, unreal...they must be getting pushed off the air, especially since its a repeat of last stanley cup finals......i expect wings to sweep or win in 6
goaltending is the key, and defense!
pens have goaltending
but wings have defense, and defense wins games
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05-28-09, 01:01 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OtherSide
(Pittsburgh in 6) Book it! I will be back when this happens! |
Thanks for that.
Now if only we could get PiMike to agree to the same thing.
(Two birds - one stone)
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05-28-09, 01:04 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LT Profits
At least the NHL keeps the 2-2-1-1-1 format for the Finals, and doesn't switch over to the 2-3-2 like the NBA does (which I hate).
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Same here, don't like the 2-3-2 format. The team with the inferior record shouldn't have the opportunity of three straight at home.
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05-28-09, 01:06 AM
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Originally Posted by betplom
Thanks for that.
Now if only we could get PiMike to agree to the same thing.
(Two birds - one stone) |
Its going to happen, Pens will get revenge they will win not sure how many games but they will win, (I HOPE)
Last edited by pimike; 05-28-09 at 01:06 AM.
Reason: xx
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05-28-09, 01:06 AM
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#12
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Exactly sickler, TOO big an advantage for the lower seed if they steal one of the first two on the road.
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05-28-09, 01:07 AM
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u ppl r nuts...g luck on the wagers though
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05-28-09, 01:09 AM
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I still think the Sharks will win  |
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05-28-09, 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by smitch124
I still think the Sharks will win |
The Sharks can't beat Boston.
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05-28-09, 01:11 AM
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Back to back? WTF? I hate Betman, hooked nosed shylock fukk. Unfukkinreal.
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05-28-09, 01:12 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Deuce
Back to back? WTF? I hate Betman, hooked nosed shylock fukk. Unfukkinreal.
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thankyou
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05-28-09, 01:12 AM
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Originally Posted by betplom
The Sharks can't beat Boston. |
you def. need that joke book pal 
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05-28-09, 01:13 AM
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The scheduling issues come form the crappy TV deal the NHL has with NBC. A deal which only pays the NHL based on viewership and is basically worth $0.
The CBC's TV deal is worth $100 Million and they are left flapping in the wind. What a joke...
What is the reason for the 2-3-2 format in NBA? To eliminate home court advantage? or are they just that cheap on travel expenses... lol
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05-28-09, 01:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FreshCoast
What is the reason for the 2-3-2 format in NBA? To eliminate home court advantage? or are they just that cheap on travel expenses... lol
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The latter. Still no excuse IMO.
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05-28-09, 01:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FreshCoast
The scheduling issues come form the crappy TV deal the NHL has with NBC. A deal which only pays the NHL based on viewership and is basically worth $0.
The CBC's TV deal is worth $100 Million and they are left flapping in the wind. What a joke...
What is the reason for the 2-3-2 format in NBA? To eliminate home court advantage? or are they just that cheap on travel expenses... lol
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why i hate the usa, especially since i love hockey
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05-28-09, 01:17 AM
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Aren't the first two games on Versus though, and the last five (potentially) on NBC?
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05-28-09, 01:18 AM
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no first 2 r on NBC
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05-28-09, 01:19 AM
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sry...
they r weekend games, they need them ratings! fvcken assholes
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05-28-09, 01:19 AM
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OOOPS, never mind, just saw networks in first post.
Ths is the first time since Versus and NBC picked up the NHL that it was not done the way I said. |
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05-28-09, 01:19 AM
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05-28-09, 01:20 AM
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Deuce it is the Pens year
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05-28-09, 01:21 AM
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#28
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no pimike not the pens, sry
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05-28-09, 01:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Flyers09
no pimike not the pens, sry
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When will you learn? You went against the Pens how many times now? 
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05-28-09, 01:24 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by onthewhat
The first 3 games in 4 days...
The last 3 games in 7 days?
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uhh, you forgot gm 7
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05-28-09, 01:25 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pimike
When will you learn? You went against the Pens how many times now? |
once..then i backed them up all the way till now...sry
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05-28-09, 01:26 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flyers09
once..then i backed them up all the way till now...sry
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Ok if you say so. I am still going with my boys this year. 
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05-28-09, 01:29 AM
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Originally Posted by hoopster42
uhh, you forgot gm 7
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No, he left out game 4.
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05-28-09, 01:30 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pimike
Ok if you say so. I am still going with my boys this year. |
g luck
i do admit though, crosby.......
...UGH, is very good....he turned his game up this play off run
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05-28-09, 01:33 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flyers09
g luck
i do admit though, crosby.......
...UGH, is very good....he turned his game up this play off run
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I hope it is a good series.
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