Two truths about the NHL playoffs that every pool player should know...

[BigToque]

1. What was done in the regular season means nothing. A perfect example is 8th place Edmonton against 1st place Detroit. Despite being separated by 29 points in the regular season, Edmonton stacks up very well against Detroit. They were 2-2 in the regular season against the Wings.

2. Don't ever count out the defending stanley cup champions. Even when it's Tampa Bay...

 

[mpitts]

So you picked Edmonton and Tampa Bay in your pool then?

 

[BigToque]

Originally posted by: mpitts
So you picked Edmonton and Tampa Bay in your pool then?

My picks are irrelevent. What I'm saying is, the regular season means nothing. Put the puck on net and anything can happen.

 

[pyonir]

Originally posted by: BigToque

Originally posted by: mpitts
So you picked Edmonton and Tampa Bay in your pool then?

My picks are irrelevent. What I'm saying is, the regular season means nothing. Put the puck on net and anything can happen.

LOL.

 

[mpitts]

Originally posted by: BigToque

Originally posted by: mpitts
So you picked Edmonton and Tampa Bay in your pool then?

My picks are irrelevent. What I'm saying is, the regular season means nothing. Put the puck on net and anything can happen.

I can tell you what isn't going to happen. Dwayne Roloson and Ty Conklin are not going to win 4 games against the Red Wings.

 

[mugs]

3. When the Devils come on strong at the end of the season, they've been known to win the Stanley Cup.

 

[BigToque]

Originally posted by: mpitts

Originally posted by: BigToque

Originally posted by: mpitts
So you picked Edmonton and Tampa Bay in your pool then?

My picks are irrelevent. What I'm saying is, the regular season means nothing. Put the puck on net and anything can happen.

I can tell you what isn't going to happen. Dwayne Roloson and Ty Conklin are not going to win 4 games against the Red Wings.

Which ever team wants to win the most will win 4 games.

 

[BigToque]

Originally posted by: mugs
3. When the Devils come on strong at the end of the season, they've been known to win the Stanley Cup.

Devils FTW!

Brodeur is back at the top of his game. The Rangers don't have a chance.

 

[JujuFish]

Originally posted by: mpitts
So you picked Edmonton and Tampa Bay in your pool then?

Edmonton's up 2-1 on the Red Wings and Tampa's up 1-0 on Ottawa after 2 periods.

 

[mpitts]

Originally posted by: BigToque

Originally posted by: mpitts

Originally posted by: BigToque

Originally posted by: mpitts
So you picked Edmonton and Tampa Bay in your pool then?

My picks are irrelevent. What I'm saying is, the regular season means nothing. Put the puck on net and anything can happen.

I can tell you what isn't going to happen. Dwayne Roloson and Ty Conklin are not going to win 4 games against the Red Wings.

Which ever team wants to win the most will win 4 games.

I agree with that. But your original statement confuses me:

1. What was done in the regular season means nothing. A perfect example is 8th place Edmonton against 1st place Detroit. Despite being separated by 29 points in the regular season, Edmonton stacks up very well against Detroit. They were 2-2 in the regular season against the Wings.


So is the regular season irrelevant or can it be used as a base of reference on how one team will do against another? Your post doesn't make any sense.

It sounds to me like your heart put money on Edmonton when your wallet is pulling for Detroit.

 

[mpitts]

Originally posted by: JujuFish

Originally posted by: mpitts
So you picked Edmonton and Tampa Bay in your pool then?

Edmonton's up 2-1 on the Red Wings and Tampa's up 1-0 on Ottawa after 2 periods.

Yeah, that was the case when he posted this thread too.

And it's game one.. of the first playoff series. Big whoop.

 

[Reckoner]

Hockey's back?

 

[JujuFish]

Originally posted by: mpitts

Originally posted by: JujuFish

Originally posted by: mpitts
So you picked Edmonton and Tampa Bay in your pool then?

Edmonton's up 2-1 on the Red Wings and Tampa's up 1-0 on Ottawa after 2 periods.

Yeah, that was the case when he posted this thread too.

And it's game one.. of the first playoff series. Big whoop.

4 big whoops add up to upset series wins. Personally, I don't think either team will pull it off, but the more games they take the series to, the happier I'll be.

 

[oogabooga]

Originally posted by: JujuFish

Originally posted by: mpitts
So you picked Edmonton and Tampa Bay in your pool then?

Edmonton's up 2-1 on the Red Wings and Tampa's up 1-0 on Ottawa after 2 periods.

2 periods of one game.. of a seven game series.. not saying that edmonton or tampa are out.. but it's too soon to be crying wooooo

 

[BigToque]

Originally posted by: mpitts

Originally posted by: BigToque

Originally posted by: mpitts

Originally posted by: BigToque

Originally posted by: mpitts
So you picked Edmonton and Tampa Bay in your pool then?

My picks are irrelevent. What I'm saying is, the regular season means nothing. Put the puck on net and anything can happen.

I can tell you what isn't going to happen. Dwayne Roloson and Ty Conklin are not going to win 4 games against the Red Wings.

Which ever team wants to win the most will win 4 games.

I agree with that. But your original statement confuses me:

1. What was done in the regular season means nothing. A perfect example is 8th place Edmonton against 1st place Detroit. Despite being separated by 29 points in the regular season, Edmonton stacks up very well against Detroit. They were 2-2 in the regular season against the Wings.


So is the regular season irrelevant or can it be used as a base of reference on how one team will do against another? Your post doesn't make any sense.

It sounds to me like your heart put money on Edmonton when your wallet is pulling for Detroit.

Statistically, the Oilers don't have a chance and they should just forefit.

What you can do over 82 games means nothing though when everything comes down to a short series like this. All that matters is that you play with enough heart to win 4 games.

Edmonton showed they have the skill to beat the best team in the league when they try, despite being the lowest ranked team in their conference to make the playoffs.

 

[JohnAn2112]

Edmonton may win the first of 7 tonight. Go Oil Go! This is the first time I'm cheering for them.

 

[mpitts]

Originally posted by: BigToque

Originally posted by: mpitts

Originally posted by: BigToque

Originally posted by: mpitts

Originally posted by: BigToque

Originally posted by: mpitts
So you picked Edmonton and Tampa Bay in your pool then?

My picks are irrelevent. What I'm saying is, the regular season means nothing. Put the puck on net and anything can happen.

I can tell you what isn't going to happen. Dwayne Roloson and Ty Conklin are not going to win 4 games against the Red Wings.

Which ever team wants to win the most will win 4 games.

I agree with that. But your original statement confuses me:

1. What was done in the regular season means nothing. A perfect example is 8th place Edmonton against 1st place Detroit. Despite being separated by 29 points in the regular season, Edmonton stacks up very well against Detroit. They were 2-2 in the regular season against the Wings.


So is the regular season irrelevant or can it be used as a base of reference on how one team will do against another? Your post doesn't make any sense.

It sounds to me like your heart put money on Edmonton when your wallet is pulling for Detroit.

Statistically, the Oilers don't have a chance and they should just forefit.

What you can do over 82 games means nothing though when everything comes down to a short series like this. All that matters is that you play with enough heart to win 4 games.

Edmonton showed they have the skill to beat the best team in the league when they try, despite being the lowest ranked team in their conference to make the playoffs.

Good luck to your Oilers.

 

[BigToque]

Originally posted by: mpitts

Originally posted by: BigToque

Originally posted by: mpitts

Originally posted by: BigToque

Originally posted by: mpitts

Originally posted by: BigToque

Originally posted by: mpitts
So you picked Edmonton and Tampa Bay in your pool then?

My picks are irrelevent. What I'm saying is, the regular season means nothing. Put the puck on net and anything can happen.

I can tell you what isn't going to happen. Dwayne Roloson and Ty Conklin are not going to win 4 games against the Red Wings.

Which ever team wants to win the most will win 4 games.

I agree with that. But your original statement confuses me:

1. What was done in the regular season means nothing. A perfect example is 8th place Edmonton against 1st place Detroit. Despite being separated by 29 points in the regular season, Edmonton stacks up very well against Detroit. They were 2-2 in the regular season against the Wings.


So is the regular season irrelevant or can it be used as a base of reference on how one team will do against another? Your post doesn't make any sense.

It sounds to me like your heart put money on Edmonton when your wallet is pulling for Detroit.

Statistically, the Oilers don't have a chance and they should just forefit.

What you can do over 82 games means nothing though when everything comes down to a short series like this. All that matters is that you play with enough heart to win 4 games.

Edmonton showed they have the skill to beat the best team in the league when they try, despite being the lowest ranked team in their conference to make the playoffs.

Good luck to your Oilers.

Who said I was cheering for the Oilers?

 

[mpitts]

Originally posted by: BigToque

Originally posted by: mpitts

Originally posted by: BigToque

Originally posted by: mpitts

Originally posted by: BigToque

Originally posted by: mpitts

Originally posted by: BigToque

Originally posted by: mpitts
So you picked Edmonton and Tampa Bay in your pool then?

My picks are irrelevent. What I'm saying is, the regular season means nothing. Put the puck on net and anything can happen.

I can tell you what isn't going to happen. Dwayne Roloson and Ty Conklin are not going to win 4 games against the Red Wings.

Which ever team wants to win the most will win 4 games.

I agree with that. But your original statement confuses me:

1. What was done in the regular season means nothing. A perfect example is 8th place Edmonton against 1st place Detroit. Despite being separated by 29 points in the regular season, Edmonton stacks up very well against Detroit. They were 2-2 in the regular season against the Wings.


So is the regular season irrelevant or can it be used as a base of reference on how one team will do against another? Your post doesn't make any sense.

It sounds to me like your heart put money on Edmonton when your wallet is pulling for Detroit.

Statistically, the Oilers don't have a chance and they should just forefit.

What you can do over 82 games means nothing though when everything comes down to a short series like this. All that matters is that you play with enough heart to win 4 games.

Edmonton showed they have the skill to beat the best team in the league when they try, despite being the lowest ranked team in their conference to make the playoffs.

Good luck to your Oilers.

Who said I was cheering for the Oilers?

Dude, you are from Canada. It's a jailable offense for you to root against a Candian-based team in the playoffs.

 

[Squisher]

Regular season should give you home ice and home ice should have a greater impact in hockey than any sport. More factors are tilted toward the home team in hockey than any other sport:

1. Last change
2. Last to put stick on ice during faceoffs.
3. The setup of the bench to favor home team in the defensive end during the first and third period.

But, home ice means nothing.

Unlike a lot of sports, hockey has a ton of luck involved.


BTW- Ice is terrible, Wings would have this one in the bag if it wasn't for the rain. It's funny I thought that Edmonton would start to take over the longer the game went on because of younger legs, but the Wings' younger talent is starting to shine.


Go Wings

 

[Slew Foot]

Detroit and Ottawa win

 

[Iron Woode]

Originally posted by: BigToque
1. What was done in the regular season means nothing. A perfect example is 8th place Edmonton against 1st place Detroit. Despite being separated by 29 points in the regular season, Edmonton stacks up very well against Detroit. They were 2-2 in the regular season against the Wings.

2. Don't ever count out the defending stanley cup champions. Even when it's Tampa Bay...

3. No winner of the President's Trophy ever wins the Stanely Cup.

 

[mpitts]

Originally posted by: Iron Woode

Originally posted by: BigToque
1. What was done in the regular season means nothing. A perfect example is 8th place Edmonton against 1st place Detroit. Despite being separated by 29 points in the regular season, Edmonton stacks up very well against Detroit. They were 2-2 in the regular season against the Wings.

2. Don't ever count out the defending stanley cup champions. Even when it's Tampa Bay...

3. No winner of the President's Trophy ever wins the Stanely Cup.

4. No team from Canada ever wins the Stanley Cup.

 

[Iron Woode]

Originally posted by: mpitts

Originally posted by: Iron Woode

Originally posted by: BigToque
1. What was done in the regular season means nothing. A perfect example is 8th place Edmonton against 1st place Detroit. Despite being separated by 29 points in the regular season, Edmonton stacks up very well against Detroit. They were 2-2 in the regular season against the Wings.

2. Don't ever count out the defending stanley cup champions. Even when it's Tampa Bay...

3. No winner of the President's Trophy ever wins the Stanely Cup.

4. No team from Canada ever wins the Stanley Cup.

 

[mpitts]

Originally posted by: Iron Woode

Originally posted by: mpitts

Originally posted by: Iron Woode

Originally posted by: BigToque
1. What was done in the regular season means nothing. A perfect example is 8th place Edmonton against 1st place Detroit. Despite being separated by 29 points in the regular season, Edmonton stacks up very well against Detroit. They were 2-2 in the regular season against the Wings.

2. Don't ever count out the defending stanley cup champions. Even when it's Tampa Bay...

3. No winner of the President's Trophy ever wins the Stanely Cup.

4. No team from Canada ever wins the Stanley Cup.

The Flames were the last team from Canada that won it in 1989.

The Red Wings were the last President's Cup winners to win the cup, in 2002.