Pat Posted April 4, 2004 Share Posted April 4, 2004 the nhl playoff matrch ups are seteastern conference1-Tampa Bay vs 8 New York Islanders2- Boston vs 7 Montreal3-Philadelphia vs 6 New Jersey4-Toronto vs 5 Ottawawestern conference1-Detroit vs 8 Nashville2-San Jose vs 7 Saint Louis3-Vancouver vs 6 Calgary4-Colorado vs 5 Dallaswhat do you guys think?what are your 1st round picks?im still working on mine... Proud owner of the Utah Pioneers of the Continnental Baseball League.PACKER BACKER FOREVER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zer0dotcom Posted April 4, 2004 Share Posted April 4, 2004 damned devils...couldn't win just one more game so we could see Montreal vs. Toronto...EastIslanders- think they're ripe for an upsetHabs- if not, i'm out 2 cases of beer...Flyers - think they have at least enough to beat the devilsLeafswith the exeption of the Lightning/Islanders series, the East has three great match-ups, lots of history here. Can't waitWestRed Wings- unless they end up sliding out like last year, but not against the Preds (please?)Avs- Abersher is hot, thats all they needThe last two for me are too close, Sharks/Blues will be a good one, and another all Canadian match-up, Canuckleheads and Flames, you know Calagry is gonna be hot for those games.It's kinda funny that there are two Canadian vs. Canadian games in the first round, at least we're guarenteed some teams in the second round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted April 4, 2004 Author Share Posted April 4, 2004 ill pick Tampa Bay, Boston, New Jersey and Torontoand out west Detroit, San Jose, Colorado, and canucks and flames is so close, ill pick calgary Proud owner of the Utah Pioneers of the Continnental Baseball League.PACKER BACKER FOREVER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted April 4, 2004 Share Posted April 4, 2004 islanders- tampa has proven they cant beet themmontreal- boston always chokes in teh playoffs, especially against the habsphilly- the flyers will do anything to get the chance to play ottawa in the playoffstoronto- the sens have lost to us three years in a row, this year is no differentdetroit- it will be a crime if nashville ever wins a nhl playoff seriessan jose- st.louis chokes in the playoffscalgary- vancouver chokes in the playoffscolorado- dallas dosnt seem to be playing its best hockey this season PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Clemente Posted April 4, 2004 Share Posted April 4, 2004 Here's what I think the schedule will be, taking into consideration CBC and ESPN scheduling preferences and arena availability:Wed, Apr 7 7:00PM 1 MTL @ BOSWed, Apr 7 7:00PM 1 DAL @ COLWed, Apr 7 7:00PM 1 CGY @ VANWed, Apr 7 7:00PM 1 STL @ SJThu, Apr 8 7:00PM 1 NYI @ TBThu, Apr 8 7:00PM 1 NJ @ PHIThu, Apr 8 7:00PM 1 OTT @ TORThu, Apr 8 7:00PM 1 NSH @ DETFri, Apr 9 7:00PM 2 DAL @ COLFri, Apr 9 7:00PM 2 CGY @ VANFri, Apr 9 7:00PM 2 STL @ SJSat, Apr 10 2:00PM 2 NYI @ TBSat, Apr 10 2:00PM 2 MTL @ BOSSat, Apr 10 7:00PM 2 NJ @ PHISat, Apr 10 7:00PM 2 OTT @ TORSat, Apr 10 2:00PM 2 NSH @ DETSun, Apr 11 7:00PM 3 VAN @ CGYSun, Apr 11 7:00PM 3 SJ @ STLMon, Apr 12 7:00PM 3 TB @ NYIMon, Apr 12 7:00PM 3 BOS @ MTLMon, Apr 12 7:00PM 3 PHI @ NJMon, Apr 12 7:00PM 3 TOR @ OTTMon, Apr 12 7:00PM 3 COL @ DALTue, Apr 13 7:00PM 3 DET @ NSHTue, Apr 13 7:00PM 4 VAN @ CGYTue, Apr 13 7:00PM 4 SJ @ STLWed, Apr 14 7:00PM 4 TB @ NYIWed, Apr 14 7:00PM 4 PHI @ NJWed, Apr 14 7:00PM 4 COL @ DALThu, Apr 15 7:00PM 4 BOS @ MTLThu, Apr 15 7:00PM 4 TOR @ OTTThu, Apr 15 7:00PM 4 DET @ NSHThu, Apr 15 7:00PM 5 STL @ SJFri, Apr 16 7:00PM 5 NJ @ PHIFri, Apr 16 7:00PM 5 DAL @ COLFri, Apr 16 7:00PM 5 CGY @ VANSat, Apr 17 2:00PM 5 NYI @ TBSat, Apr 17 2:00PM 5 MTL @ BOSSat, Apr 17 7:00PM 5 OTT @ TORSat, Apr 17 2:00PM 5 NSH @ DETSat, Apr 17 4:00PM 6 SJ @ STLSun, Apr 18 7:00PM 6 PHI @ NJSun, Apr 18 7:00PM 6 COL @ DALSun, Apr 18 7:00PM 6 VAN @ CGYMon, Apr 19 7:00PM 6 TB @ NYIMon, Apr 19 7:00PM 6 BOS @ MTLMon, Apr 19 7:00PM 6 TOR @ OTTMon, Apr 19 7:00PM 6 DET @ NSHMon, Apr 19 7:00PM 7 STL @ SJTue, Apr 20 7:00PM 7 NJ @ PHITue, Apr 20 7:00PM 7 DAL @ COLTue, Apr 20 7:00PM 7 CGY @ VANWed, Apr 21 7:00PM 7 NYI @ TBWed, Apr 21 7:00PM 7 MTL @ BOSWed, Apr 21 7:00PM 7 OTT @ TORWed, Apr 21 7:00PM 7 NSH @ DETThe real schedule is due out later today. Let's see how accurate I am.--Roger "Time?" Clemente. Follow me on Twitter if you care: @Animal_Clans.My opinion may or may not be the same as yours. The choice is up to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC97 Posted April 4, 2004 Share Posted April 4, 2004 eastern conference1-Tampa Bay vs 8 New York IslandersIslanders in 6... the Lightning are a great team, and if they were facing almost any other team i'd give them the nod... but they have had serious problems with the Islanders this season, including two losses to them in March2- Boston vs 7 MontrealBruins in 5... the Habs picked a bad time to get cold, unfortunately, the Bruins will win these games with ease, while the Habs will get a blowout win, probably in game one 3-Philadelphia vs 6 New JerseyDevils in 7... the devils play perfect playoff hockey, what else can I say? These games will be low scoring, but Brodeur trumps Burke.4-Toronto vs 5 OttawaLeafs in 6... maybe i'm picking with my heart, but the Sens have been a piece of cake for the Leafs this season, especially with last nights 6-0 drubbing included. The more games Lalime is out, the fewer games it takes for the Leafs to end this series***western conference1-Detroit vs 8 NashvilleRed Wings in 4... the red wings have learned a thing or two after last seasons playoff debacle. the preds wouldn't be here without Steve Sullivan, and the Wings have more than enough to take care of him during games.2-San Jose vs 7 Saint LouisSharks in 7... the blues are stronger than they have played this season, it's a just a shame they will continue to play that way in this series, as the sharks ride the cheechoo train into the second round3-Vancouver vs 6 CalgaryFlames in 6... kiprusoff appears to be the perfect playoff goaltender, and he'll help carry the flames deep, the canucks will feel the loss of bertuzzi, who is a great playoff performer.4-Colorado vs 5 DallasStars in 5... just as their nicknames state, the Stars are shooting, and the Avalanche are falling fast. the loss of patrick roy will be felt in this series, as the stars go to town on the avs --- Chris Creamer Founder/Editor, SportsLogos.Net "The Mothership" • News • Facebook • X/Twitter • Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted April 4, 2004 Share Posted April 4, 2004 I wonder if TSN will bring back Maggie the Monkey? I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitroseed Posted April 4, 2004 Share Posted April 4, 2004 Bah, never mind, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted April 4, 2004 Author Share Posted April 4, 2004 I wonder if TSN will bring back Maggie the Monkey? i was just watching tsn and the mentioned bringing the monkey back tomorrow Proud owner of the Utah Pioneers of the Continnental Baseball League.PACKER BACKER FOREVER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winters in buffalo Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 eastern conference1-Tampa Bay vs 8 New York Islanders - Isles looking to be the upset team, but go down in 7. 2- Boston vs 7 Montreal - I saw the Bruins play last week... they're looking tough and will go a few rounds. Boston in 6.3-Philadelphia vs 6 New Jersey - I'd like to see 'em both lose, but I'll take the lesser of two evils, which ironically is the Devils in 6.4-Toronto vs 5 Ottawa - Ottawa needs a bye to get out of the first round...must we go through this every year? Leafs in 5.western conference1-Detroit vs 8 Nashville - Seems like the Wings either get upset in the first round or win a Cup. Neither is happening this year - put 'em in the next round after 5.2-San Jose vs 7 Saint Louis - This one's my pick to be a sweep. Sharks in 4.3-Vancouver vs 6 Calgary - Guilty... I mean Vancouver, 4-3.4-Colorado vs 5 Dallas - Stars in 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kj Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Ottawa needs a bye to get out of the first round... Except last year, when the lost a great seven-game series to the Devils in the conference final....? Buy some t-shirts and stuff at KJ Shop! KJ Branded | Behance portfolio POTD 2013-08-22 On 7/14/2012 at 2:20 AM, tajmccall said: When it comes to style, ya'll really should listen to Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winters in buffalo Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Ottawa needs a bye to get out of the first round... Except last year, when the lost a great seven-game series to the Devils in the conference final....? See... exaggerations just aren't as fun when you dilliute them with facts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Eastern ConferenceFIRST ROUND1-Tampa Bay vs 8 New York IslandersIsles2- Boston vs 7 MontrealBruins3-Philadelphia vs 6 New JerseyDevils - best first round matchup4-Toronto vs 5 OttawaLeafsSECOND ROUND2-Boston vs. 8-IslandersBruins4-Leafs vs. 6-DevilsDevilsCONFERENCE FINAL2-Boston vs. 6-DevilsDevilsWestern ConferenceFIRST ROUND1-Detroit vs 8 NashvilleDetroit - The Preds are no Mighty Ducks2-San Jose vs 7 Saint LouisBlues3-Vancouver vs 6 CalgaryCanucks4-Colorado vs 5 DallasStarsSECOND ROUND1-Detroit vs. 7-St. LouisDetroit3-Vancouver vs. 5-DallasStarsCONFERENCE FINAL1-Detroit vs. 5-DallasStarsSTANLEY CUP FINALDevils vs. StarsWinner: Dallas Stars - Nope, I don't like it, but I don't see any way around it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitroseed Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Here are my picks:Eastern Conference QuarterfinalsTampa Bay Lightning vs. New York IslandersWinner: Tampa Bay Lightning in 7Boston Bruins vs. Montreal CanadiensWinner: Boston Bruins in 6Philadelphia Flyers vs. New Jersey DevilsWinner: New Jersey Devils in 7Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa SenatorsWinner: Toronto Maple Leafs in 5Western Conference QuarterfinalsDetroit Red Wings vs. Nashville PredatorsWinner: Detroit Red Wings in 6San Jose Sharks vs. St. Louis BluesWinner: San Jose Sharks in 6Vancouver Canucks vs. Calgary FlamesWinner: Vancouver Canucks in 7Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas StarsWinner: Dallas Stars in 6Early Stanley Cup Finals Pick:Boston Bruins vs. Detroit Red WingsI know I said New Jersey and Detroit for the Cup in other threads, but I'm thinking Boston looks the strongest in the East to me right now. Tampa Bay won't hold up longer than the second round, if they can even manage to beat the Isles. I think they can but it may take them all seven games to do it. I think the Preds might give the Wings a run for their money, although I don't expect Detroit to get bounced like they did last year. I would love to see a Canucks/Avs matchup in the semis, but I really don't see the Avs beating the Stars, sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Here are my first round picks with thanks to EZstreet for the background.NHL First Round Predictions www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kj Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Oh, what the hey...Round 1Detroit vs Nashville - Detroit in 6The Preds actually gave the Wings some fits this year, splitting the season series. I expect the Wings to pull it out, but don't expect it to be as much of a cake walk as you would normally think, especially if Vokoun gets hot.San Jose vs St. Louis - St. Louis in 7Ok, it's a bit of a homer pick, but the way the Blues have been playing over the last month, I think they can pull it out. Granted, they had to play that way just to make it to this point, but they did it. San Jose isn't exactly slumping into the playoffs, either. This should be an outstanding series.Vancouver vs Calgary - Calgary in 6Better goaltending, as in most series, will likely tell the tale in this series. While Vancouver had an outstanding season, their goaltending looked shaky at times. Kiprusoff is a huge part of the reason the Flames have made it this far.Colorado vs Dallas - Dallas in 6Dallas is streaking, Colorado's been slumping. Colorado is banged up. None of this is a good sign. Dallas is a bruising team, especially in the playoffs.Tampa Bay vs NY Islanders - Tampa Bay in 5What's that beeping sound? Oh, right, the Isles backing their way into the playoffs. They should have wrapped up the last spot weeks ago, but instead kept letting Buffalo have hope. The Lightning are no fluke, I say.Boston vs Montreal - Boston in 7Man, a Bruins/Habs series. Who wrote this script, eh? The thirtieth postseason meeting between these clubs should be a dandy. Thornton's injury is a dicey situation, but Boston's overall strength should allow them to outlast the Canadiens in a tough series.Philadelphia vs New Jersey - New Jersey in 7This series should be brutal. Get out the ice packs, boys, you're gonna need 'em! In a tight series, go with the better goalie--and, let's face it, there's none better in the NHL right now than Martin Brodeur.Toronto vs Ottawa - Ottawa in 6Another "Battle of Ontario" matchup between two very even teams. I expect Ottawa's team speed to win the series for them.Round 2Detroit vs St. Louis - Detroit in 5The Blues will do well enough to get past San Jose. Beating Detroit will be a much taller order, and unfortunately, they're not prepared to get the job done.Dallas vs Calgary - Calgary in 7In a hard-fought series, the Flames should pull it out in a squeaker.Tampa Bay vs New Jersey - New Jersey in 7The Lightning are a good team, no doubt, but the Devils will be too strong and too experienced for them. Don't expect the Bolts to roll over and die--the Devils will have to use everything they have, especially the exploits of Brodeur, to pull out the win.Boston vs Ottawa - Ottawa in 6After being Toronto, the Sens will be hungry to face New Jersey in a rematch of last year's conference final. The Bruins, provided they make it past the Habs, may be too beat up to compete with the speedy Senators.Conference FinalsDetroit vs Calgary - Detroit in 6Detroit will be too much for the Flames, provided their goaltending can provide a stable foundation.Ottawa vs New Jersey - Ottawa in 7Remember last year's conference final? Yeah, these teams do, too. Expect the same tooth-and-nail battle, but this time, Ottawa will be hungry enough to take it.Stanley Cup FinalDetroit vs Ottawa - Detroit in 6Two teams with a lot of speed will face off. A high-scoring final series will put the finishing touches on Detroit's purch... er, Cup win. Buy some t-shirts and stuff at KJ Shop! KJ Branded | Behance portfolio POTD 2013-08-22 On 7/14/2012 at 2:20 AM, tajmccall said: When it comes to style, ya'll really should listen to Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-O Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Steve-O's PicksEastern Conference:Lightning/Islanders= New York in 6Bruins/Canadiens= Boston in 5Flyers/Devils= Philadelphia in 6Leafs/Senators= Toronto in 5Western Conference:Red Wings/ Predators= Predators in 6Sharks/Blues= San Jose in 4Canucks/Flames= Calgary in 7Avalanche/Stars= Stars in 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JQK Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay LightningIslanders in 7 (Remember where you heard this...)Montreal Canadiens vs Boston BruinsBruins in 5New Jersey Devils vs Philadelphia FlyersDevils in 7Ottawa Senators vs Toronto Maple LeafsSenators in 6-----------------------------------------------------Nashville Predators vs Detroit Red WingsRed Wings in 4St. Louis Blues vs San Jose SharksSharks in 7Calgary Flames vs Vancouver CanucksFlames in 6Dallas Stars vs Colorado AvalancheStars in 7 Stay Tuned Sports Podcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epper Posted April 7, 2004 Share Posted April 7, 2004 first roundeast.Tampa over New York in 4Boston over Montreal in 6New Jersey upsets Philadelphia in 5Toronto over Ottawa in 7west.Detroit over Nashville in 6San Jose over St. Louis in 7Vancouver over Calgary in 6Colorado over Dallas in 6second roundNew Jersey upsets Tampa in 7Toronto upsets Boston in 6Colorado upsets Detroit in 6Vancouver upsets San Jose in 5Conference FinalsToronto over New Jersey in 7Colorado upsets Vancouver (this series gets out of control!) in 6Stanley Cup FinalsColorado over Toronto in 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC97 Posted April 7, 2004 Share Posted April 7, 2004 New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay LightningIslanders in 7 (Remember where you heard this...) You mean here.... eastern conference1-Tampa Bay vs 8 New York IslandersIslanders in 6... the Lightning are a great team, and if they were facing almost any other team i'd give them the nod... but they have had serious problems with the Islanders this season, including two losses to them in MarchLong before your post? --- Chris Creamer Founder/Editor, SportsLogos.Net "The Mothership" • News • Facebook • X/Twitter • Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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