Rite of Spring '14: Can you fall asleep with a panic switch?

[rams80 3,930]

I'm just happy that jackarse redneck shaman in Eastern Missouri chose to sacrifice the Blues' good fortune this year in exchange for Cardinals vict....ahh who am I kidding, he'll sacrifice the Rams too come September.

[the admiral 21,576]

Hey, you've already had posts deleted today for attacking other board members.

[Cosmic 5,798]

To my fellow Blackhawks fans whom I enraged last year and showered with gloom and death, I have a new catchphrase this post-season:

Also I'm glad the 'Yotes were screwed/Blues are melting down. Please let this persist indefinitely.

P-p-p-positive???? It looks good on you.

[sportstar1212 447]

Before I start a CCSLC bracket challenge league, has anyone here started one already?

[McCarthy 11,506]

Before I start a CCSLC bracket challenge league, has anyone here started one already?

I actually made this this morning.

http://bracketchallenge.nhl.com/playoff_challenge/leagues/13204?locale=en

password: Logos

[sportstar1212 447]

Before I start a CCSLC bracket challenge league, has anyone here started one already?

I actually made this this morning.

http://bracketchallenge.nhl.com/playoff_challenge/leagues/13204?locale=en

password: logos

I tried entering but it says the password is incorrect.

[Funky Bunky 162]

Yeah, same thing happened to me.

DAMN YOU MCCARTHY

EDIT: It's case sensitive, so you have to use "Logos". Damn you McCarthy for not telling us!!!

[STL FANATIC 145]

I think everyone should root for the Blues. I know maybe you started hating them earlier in the year, what with them being so good and one of the league's most physical teams. But re-evaluate.

The Blues winning now would be the most bizarre cinderella story.

Not that it matters.

[Funky Bunky 162]

No, :censored: the Blues, GO DUCKS!

[ADW77 90]

The true cinderella story here would really be the Blue Jackets, and after them I'd say the Avalanche. The Blues are far from any sort of cinderella story.

[charger77 1,590]

Wouldn't a Cinderella team be one that squeaked into the playoffs and made a monster run? Like the '91 North Stars, '03 Ducks, '04 Flames or '06 Oilers?

[McCarthy 11,506]

Yeah, same thing happened to me.

DAMN YOU MCCARTHY

EDIT: It's case sensitive, so you have to use "Logos". Damn you McCarthy for not telling us!!!

Sorry. Didn't realize it was case sensitive.

Yes correct password is Logos

[ADW77 90]

Wouldn't a Cinderella team be one that squeaked into the playoffs and made a monster run? Like the '91 North Stars, '03 Ducks, '04 Flames or '06 Oilers?

That's actually a valid point. I suppose it's a matter of perspective really.

I singled out the Blue Jackets because it's only the second time they've made the playoffs, they're not expected to do anything from here on out, and the story surrounding the team in general just has that feel.

I mentioned the Avalanche because of where they were at this point last season compared to now.

[Still MIGHTY 3,812]

Well with the Blues blowing it down the stretch, the West is now basically official (barring a last minute comeback):

Anaheim vs Dallas

San Jose vs Los Angeles

Colorado vs Minnesota

St. Louis vs Chicago

And the East is all set as well, the only thing to decide there is home ice between Tampa Bay and Montreal.

[Kramerica Industries 1,495]

Yes, all that's left to be determined now is who has home ice advantage with Tampa and Montreal. All other matchups and seeds are locked in.

Tampa plays at Washington starting in a few minutes for anyone interested in seeing the last meaningful game of the regular season.

[ninersdd 532]

Wouldn't a Cinderella team be one that squeaked into the playoffs and made a monster run? Like the '91 North Stars, '03 Ducks, '04 Flames or '06 Oilers?

Do the 2012 Kings count? I'll admit I forget they were an 8 seed every now and then.

[STL FANATIC 145]

This is why I called it the most bizarre cinderella story. If you look at standings and seed you'd go "no big deal".

If you look at the streak and the injury list, you'd see that it'd be miraculous.

In truth, they may just need a miracle first round. After that they could be healthy. But it's a long shot they get through.

[rams80 3,930]

How I am drawn

To the blossoms

That fall, losing their color and fragrance

With a wind.

[JQK 1,005]

Anyone But The Rags.

#Jersey

[Lee. 418]

It blows my mind that the Rangers are as good as they are with so many wasteland-era Blue Jackets on their roster plus the worst head coach in the last five years running their power play.

You're confused, Tortorella was in Vancouver all season.