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micky 
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 Posted: March 26 2017 at 18:15 |
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perhaps not fair.. but then again it is what sets the NHL playoffs above any other sport for shear drama and unpredictablity.. they are the best playoffs in all sports..
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Hunting Girl
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Posted: March 26 2017 at 18:37 |
 micky wrote:
perhaps not fair.. but then again it is what sets the NHL playoffs above any other sport for shear drama and unpredictablity.. they are the best playoffs in all sports..
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I agree with that. Really the only other two days in sports that are even close to as exciting and I am not really into it that much but have friends who are are the first 2 days of March Madness. If you are into that sort of thing.
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micky
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Posted: March 26 2017 at 18:48 |
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I am.. until my beloved Pokes lose. . that is when they bother even making the tournament... then I lose all interest in March madness. Really can't say I'm much of a basketball fan... hockey, women's tennis, baseball, and Serie A football are my big 4 sports.
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Posted: March 26 2017 at 19:05 |
micky wrote:
I am.. until my beloved Pokes lose. . that is when they bother even making the tournament... then I lose all interest in March madness. Really can't say I'm much of a basketball fan... hockey, women's tennis, baseball, and Serie A football are my big 4 sports.
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I am mostly a Capitals, Nationals, and Redskins fan. In school I don't get into sports. I am into Theater.
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micky
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Posted: March 26 2017 at 19:09 |
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how cool... just wait till the guys find out that.. you'll get bombarded about the joys of lame 70's Genesis music and how well music and theater mix. For that... yeah... you need to go to the Italian stuff.. no one does music better.. no one does theater better.. and NONE mixed them better.
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Hunting Girl
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Posted: March 26 2017 at 19:18 |
micky wrote:
how cool... just wait till the guys find out that.. you'll get bombarded about the joys of lame 70's Genesis music and how well music and theater mix. For that... yeah... you need to go to the Italian stuff.. no one does music better.. no one does theater better.. and NONE mixed them better.
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That sounds awesome. Are you speaking of the Peter Gabriel Genesis days? Even though I haven't listened to much of that I do prefer that over the Phil Collins fluff stuff other than "Abacab" which I actually do like.
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micky
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Posted: March 26 2017 at 19:22 |
yeah... of the Gabriel years... I guess it is fair to say I'm not a fan  Oh I love moments of it, true brilliance, but most of it I really don't care for and have spent years needling and picking on those that do love it.
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Posted: March 26 2017 at 19:34 |
micky wrote:
yeah... of the Gabriel years... I guess it is fair to say I'm not a fan Oh I love moments of it, true brilliance, but most of it I really don't care for and have spent years needling and picking on those that do love it.
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It is quite Bizarre that is for sure. One of my favorites though is "Dancing with the Moonlit Knight".
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micky
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Posted: April 08 2017 at 07:48 |
speaking of having a bottle of J.D. at the ready... woo hoo... it is that time of year. predictions? Heart says the Caps... brain says the Pens... like last year... the winner of the Caps-Pens 2nd round clash wins the cup... and they have our number. Will this year be different.. hah...
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what is the practical definition of insanity...
doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.
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Man With Hat
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Posted: April 10 2017 at 16:57 |
Playoffs kick off Wednesday...
I'll admit, I haven't been keeping up with the NHL this year, like I've done in years past (last year particularly), so I especially have no idea on the West...but call me crazy but I don't feel like there is a favorite this year. Last year the Pens were clearly clicking on all cylinders at the right time and were obviously the lead dog. This year...idk...
I assume Washington will again choke away their great regular season, the rangers will again not be able to capitalize now that their offense seems to be pretty darn good, the blue jackets will again not win a playoff series...
I guess this means I'm picking the Pens again to come out of the east...any one in the west can challenge them?
Predictions in due time...
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Larkstongue41
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Posted: April 10 2017 at 18:26 |
I'm crazy excited for this year guys!!!!
My picks for the 1st round West: Chicago (vs Nashville) St.Louis (vs Minnesotta) Anaheim (vs Calgary) Edmonton (vs San Jose East: Montreal (vs NYR) (GO HABS GO!!!) Boston (vs Ottawa) Washington (vs Toronto) Pittsburgh (vs Colombus)
Chicago this year again? I expect the Blackhawks to get past the Ducks in the Conference final and I anticipate a Montreal vs Washington Eastern final. Mark my words, I have a peculiar feeling about the habs this season.
Edited by Larkstongue41 - April 11 2017 at 10:41
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Posted: April 10 2017 at 20:02 |
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By the way forget Pittsburgh going far this year guys... Sure anything can happen in the playoffs but they won't repeat last year's miracle and Letang's out so their D is one of the remaining teams' weakest.
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The Bearded Bard
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Posted: April 12 2017 at 13:04 |
My dear Isles missed the playoffs, so (after being on the sour side for a few days) I can relax and watch the playoffs (and rooting for anyone who's up against the Rags, sorry, Rangers ) without having to be irritated by my team's performance. The only thing I have to worry about now is the Bluesh*te, sorry again, Rangers (old habit ) winning the whole thing, but that won't happen, right? It can't, can it? Sh*t!
Anyway, predictions:
Firs Round:
West: Chicago v. Nashville Minnesota v. St. Louis Anaheim v. Calgary Edmonton v. San Jose
East: Montreal v. NY Rangers Ottawa v. Boston Washington v. Toronto Pittsburgh - Colombus
Second Round:
West: Chicago v. St. Louis Anaheim v. San Jose
East: Montreal v. Ottawa Washington v. Pittsburgh
Conferance Finals:
West: Chicago v. San Jose
East: Washington v. Montreal
Stanley Cup Final:
Washington v. San Jose
Yeah, I have a good feeling about the guys with the long beards.  They were close last year, here's hoping they can deny the Caps going all the way.
Edited by The Bearded Bard - April 12 2017 at 13:05
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micky
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Posted: April 12 2017 at 14:08 |
 playoff time... enough said.. as a fan since 1980 when we moved west out to DC...
Anyway, predictions:
First Round:
West: Chicago v. Nashville Minnesota v. St. Louis Anaheim v. Calgary Edmonton v. San Jose
East: Montreal v. NY Rangers Ottawa v. Boston Washington v. Toronto Pittsburgh - Colombus
Second Round:
West: Chicago v. Minnesota
Calgary v. Edmonton
East: NY Rangers v. Ottawa Washington v. Pittsburgh (  hiss.....)
Conferance Finals:
West: Minnesota v. Edmonton
East: Washington v. NY Rangers
Stanley Cup Final:
Washington v. Edmonton
Yes, I have a good feeling about Trotz's guys They were close last year, denied by their hated rivals, but perhaps this is the year. The west really isn't that good... especially in comparison to the beast that is the east.... going with a hunch.. and a sleeper team riding the hot back of the next great superstar of the sport. His legend truly starts building now...
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AEProgman
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Posted: April 12 2017 at 17:33 |
Ah, its playoff time. As much as it pains me to type this, I don't feel the Pens will repeat and think Mickey's Caps time may finally come...they have more than the Ovenchicken to carry them. But as they say, that's why they play the games....my picks. First Round:
West: Chicago v. Nashville Minnesota v. St. Louis Anaheim v. Calgary Edmonton v. San Jose
East: Montreal v. NY Rangers Ottawa v. Boston Washington v. Toronto Pittsburgh - Colombus may take 7 games
Second Round: Chicago v. St. Louis Anaheim v. San Jose Montreal v. Boston Washington v. Pittsburgh Ouch!!! But, Lets Go Pens! Con Finals Chicago v. Anaheim Washington v. Montreal Finals Washington v. Chicago |
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Posted: April 12 2017 at 21:21 |
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No predictions. But I lumbered over the border and I'm eating poutine to try and give the Sharks some mojo.
Not.
Working.
Yet.
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Tapfret
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Posted: April 13 2017 at 00:32 |
Yay they won!
Boo! I don't want poutine 15 more times.  |
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Man With Hat
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Posted: April 13 2017 at 10:17 |
East:
Pittsburgh in 5 Washington in 5 Montreal in 7 Boston in 6
Pittsburgh in 7 Montreal in 5
Pittsburgh in 6
West: Chicago in 6 Minnesota in 7 Anaheim in 6 Edmonton in 7
Chicago in 6 Edmonton in 7
Chicago in 6
Finals - Chicago over Pittsburgh in 7
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Barbu
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Posted: April 13 2017 at 22:15 |
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The Cup to Nashville, best defense in the league.
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Man With Hat
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Posted: April 14 2017 at 09:53 |
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^ it was massively impressive to see them shutout Chicago in Chicago.
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