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Ace_O_Spades · 05-05-2006, 03:05 PM

Underway! I'll post up the picks. We have 16 people in the running for this round, three people from last round failed to post picks (Daoust, feelgood, maximusveritas) and we have three new (docbungle, dylanmarsh, lunchbox)

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	             East	      West			
n = 16	       OTT@BUF	CAR@NJD	SJS@EDM	ANA@COL		
Name					        Points	Playoff Total
Ace_O_Spades	OTT 6	NJD 6	EDM 7	ANA 7	2	11
Antikarma	OTT 6	NJD 6	EDM 7	COL 6	1	7 
BigBen	        OTT 5	CAR 7	SJS 6	COL 6	1	7
BulletCatcher	OTT 5	NJD 6	EDM 6	COL 5	1	7
Coppertop	OTT 7	NJD 6	SJS 6	ANA 7	1	7
docbungle	BUF 6	NJD 5	EDM 7	COL 7	1	1
dylanmarsh	OTT 7	NJD 5	SJS 7	COL 6	0	0
goddfather40	OTT 5	NJD 6	SJS 7	ANA 6	1	7
lunchbox	BUF 6	NJD 6	SJS 5	COL 7	1	1
matteo101	OTT 6	NJD 6	SJS 6	ANA 6	1	6
Nikilidstrom	OTT 6	NJD 6	SJS 7	ANA 6	1	8
Quadraton	OTT 7	NJD 6	EDM 7	COL 6	1	9
silent_jay	BUF 7	NJD 6	EDM 7	COL 5	2	6
streak_56	OTT 6	NJD 5	SJS 6	COL 7	0	7
Tamerlain	OTT 6	NJD 6	SJS 7	ANA 6	1	8
willravel	OTT 6	NJD 7	SJS 6	ANA 7	1	7
% Top Seed	81.3	6.2	62.5	43.8		
% Bottom Seed	18.7	93.8	37.5	56.2

Willravel · 05-05-2006, 03:34 PM

Awesome, this is turning into an espically interesting year. As a Sharks fan, I am going out of my mind. If they can manage to make it throught the semifinals, then they will have an excellent chance at getting Sir Stanley Cup.

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The Stanley Cup, notably the oldest trophy competed for by professional athletes in North America, was donated in 1892 by Sir Frederick Arthur Stanley, Lord Stanley of Preston and son of the Earl of Derby. He purchased the trophy for 10 Guineas ($50.00 at that time) to be presented to "the championship hockey club of the Dominion of Canada." The first team ever awarded the Stanley Cup was the Montreal Amateur Athletic Association in 1893.

Since 1910, when the National Hockey Association took possession of the Stanley Cup, the trophy has been symbolic of professional hockey supremacy. Beginning in 1926, only NHL teams have competed for this prized trophy.

streak_56 · 05-05-2006, 06:00 PM

Long live the lord of the cup.

Willravel · 05-05-2006, 07:07 PM

One Cup to rule them all, One Cup to find them,
One Cup to bring them all and in the darkness bind them

Ace_O_Spades · 05-06-2006, 03:24 PM

picks are up, good luck everyone.

Nikilidstrom · 05-06-2006, 07:21 PM

Ace, not that I shouldn't leave the pick as it is after todays game, but in the spirit of fairness I actually have NJ in 6, not 7 as listed.

Ace_O_Spades · 05-06-2006, 10:22 PM

thanks for the correction. I made the change.

Willravel · 05-08-2006, 08:27 AM

Sharks over Oilers 2-1, Sharks one step closer to Stanley Cup....

BigBen · 05-08-2006, 08:51 AM

Man, if Edmonton plays like that tonight, they should be given the boot. That was almost as bad as the Calgary episode in Game 7.

Hey, if you guys don't want to play any more, can you please make an announcement over the PA system so that the folks watching can leave early, change the channel, et cetera?

Nikilidstrom · 05-08-2006, 09:43 AM

Not that I think the Red Wings are the end-all and be-all of hockey, but when a team like Edmonton takes down the top team in the league in the playoffs, each game is so emotionally charged that the next series is almost a let down for the first couple games, as far as being able to get hyped up for them. I suspect though the the next game will be a better effort as they realize they can't rest on their lorels. But San Jose is gonna win anyway

Ace_O_Spades · 05-08-2006, 05:42 PM

Round 1 was so awesome, I just can't get excited about any of the matchups in round 2... hopefully the hockey turns around and starts getting exciting again.

Maybe we were spoiled with so many OT games

Nikilidstrom · 05-09-2006, 09:13 AM

You're right. Win or lose, overtime playoff hockey is by far the best to watch. I'm into the Carolina/Jersey series, especially after game 2. Lots of good hockey played there, up until the last 30 seconds or so when both teams had horrible breakdowns.

Antikarma · 05-09-2006, 10:19 AM

I have to say, I hate San Jose. Hate. And it's not for any reason other than the fact that they are beating Edmonton cleanly and effectively. When you look at the Ottawa series you can see Ottawa is outplaying Buffallo, not by much but they are. San Jose has taken Edmonton's game of speed and forecheck, and then taken it to another level.

It's sad, I want Edmonton to win. But if San Jose keeps it up, Smyth can go golfing with Iginla in two games.

Quadraton · 05-09-2006, 11:18 AM

It's official. I have placed a curse on every team I selected to win the second round. Not a single team I picked has won a game yet. Hell, Colorado has yet to score a single freakin' goal!

Is it too late to change my pick in the Ottawa-Buffalo series? I was really hoping this would be the year I got to see a Stanley cup parade where I live

Willravel · 05-09-2006, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Quadraton

It's official. I have placed a curse on every team I selected to win the second round. Not a single team I picked has won a game yet. Hell, Colorado has yet to score a single freakin' goal!

It's strange, too, because you did so well last round! Well, I'm glad you might have been wrong about the Sharks. They are really turning into the new team to beat. Strange how things work out. I remember when most people weren't even expcting them to make the playoffs.

silent_jay · 05-09-2006, 01:02 PM

Let's go Sabres, keep beating the Sens and I will be a very happy guy.

streak_56 · 05-09-2006, 06:26 PM

My wings are out, so I'm starting to cheer for them next year.... WOO!... Stevie Y not retiring... YAY!

goddfather40 · 05-09-2006, 08:19 PM

Those darn Ducks. Joffery Lupul, unbelieveable. Hat-trick + 1. When was the last four goal game in the playoffs? I don't remember the last time.

With Jiggy II: Electric Bryzkalov becoming THE prototypical hot playoff goaltender, look out. This team looks strong.

BulletCatcher · 05-10-2006, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Quadraton

It's official. I have placed a curse on every team I selected to win the second round. Not a single team I picked has won a game yet. Hell, Colorado has yet to score a single freakin' goal!

Is it too late to change my pick in the Ottawa-Buffalo series? I was really hoping this would be the year I got to see a Stanley cup parade where I live

I was beginning to wonder if I was the one who placed the curse. Glad to hear it's was you and not me

. At least Carolina is doing well. They are the team I want to win it all but I picked against them because I didn't think they had it in them the get past Brodeur and the Devils.

Ace_O_Spades · 05-10-2006, 07:34 PM

Wow, if San Jose wins tonight (ahead 2-1) then all four series will be 3 games to 0

Willravel · 05-10-2006, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ace_O_Spades

Wow, if San Jose wins tonight (ahead 2-1) then all four series will be 3 games to 0

I was just thinking that! I'm starting to think that my pecimism got the better of me. I should have put SJ down for a win in 4 or 5 games instead of 6. I'm so ashamed. What kind of Sharks fan am I?

*watches game intently*

Willravel · 05-10-2006, 08:42 PM

16th OT in the playoffs....jeez!

shoegirl · 05-11-2006, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by streak_56

My wings are out, so I'm starting to cheer for them next year.... WOO!... Stevie Y not retiring... YAY!

I hear ya. I'm ready for next season!

And Stevie hasn't made any decision yet, has he? If so, I haven't heard a thing. Just that he's planning on making a decision soon. Man, I don't want him to go yet, either!

BigBen · 05-11-2006, 12:28 PM

Christ I am tired today. I wonder what the reason is.

Am I working too hard? Nope.
Is there something wrong with my diet? I don't think so...
Am I not getting enough sleep?

3 OT BABY! 3 OT!

Ace_O_Spades · 05-12-2006, 09:17 PM

Series sweep for the Ducks! Sweet!

And Edmonton ties the series! SWEET!

Willravel · 05-12-2006, 11:42 PM

Well maybe Sharks in 6 games wasn't such a bad call after all. The Sharks are TITANS at home. Look for me in Club 102, row 3 in games 5 and 6. BTW, kudos for an excelent game played by Edmonton. The Oilers are an exceptional team, and are a great match for the Sharks. These next few games should be very exciting.

docbungle · 05-13-2006, 12:01 AM

Edmonton's looking good. But damn, the sharks are looking amazing.

silent_jay · 05-13-2006, 09:26 AM

Come on Sabres, one more big win to put the nail in the coffin of the Sens.

silent_jay · 05-14-2006, 08:32 AM

Bye bye Sens, another high seed bites the dust.

Willravel · 05-14-2006, 08:54 PM

warning, don't highlight this if you value politeness:Spoiler: GOD DAMN MOTHER FUCKING SON OF A BITCH EATING SHIT OUT OF A FUCKING TOILET!!!!!I CAN'T FUCKING BELEIVE IT!!!

The Sharks lost again. I'm speachless. What's happening? Games 1 and 2 looked amazing. I know the Oilers are good and all, but I figured that the Sharks had something going on at home. Damn.

Antikarma · 05-15-2006, 12:09 AM

Tonight looked like a complete emotional breakdown for the Sharks. I only passively watched the game so I dunno what the Oilers are doing, but its working. I'm rooting for the Oilers but let's be honest, they were embarressed in game 1 and 2. Schooled.

San Jose is losing its composure and unless changes are made, they will lose in Edmonton.

bookerV · 05-15-2006, 08:33 AM

Wow I am really impressed with the Oil. They are pouring it on. I really hope they take the cup now that my beloved Sens have gotten the boot. Fucking Sabres!! I was REALLY looking forward to the massive party that would have erupted here if we would have won... Oh well. At least I got to go to the last home playoff win that they had...

streak_56 · 05-16-2006, 04:42 PM

I have been wrong in every series.... this sucks royally

Antikarma · 05-17-2006, 04:13 PM

Way to go Edmonton, hold your head high. That was a Yankee national anthem cheered all the way through. You had the chance to sink to the level of SOME OF THE SAN JOSE fans (lets be honest, that was a small few that ruined it for all) and you acted with pure class.

Thats classy, folks

Coppertop · 05-18-2006, 06:57 AM

Hey Antikarma, FYI, Edmontonians booed the US anthem, in game 3 or 4. Then some scrubs here in SJ booed O Canada in game 5. Either way, anyone doing it is classless.

Good job Oilers, that was a hard fought series.

Willravel · 05-18-2006, 08:29 AM

Congratulations to the Oilers. You guys earned it. We'll be seeing you next season.

silent_jay · 05-24-2006, 07:45 AM

Fucking Oilers still playing great hockey, keep playing hard boys, we need the Cup back in Canada

05-06-2006, 03:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ace_O_Spades The Death Card Location: EH!?!?	picks are up, good luck everyone. __________________ Feh.

05-06-2006, 10:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ace_O_Spades The Death Card Location: EH!?!?	thanks for the correction. I made the change. __________________ Feh.

05-08-2006, 08:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
BigBen Comedian Location: Use the search button	Man, if Edmonton plays like that tonight, they should be given the boot. That was almost as bad as the Calgary episode in Game 7. Hey, if you guys don't want to play any more, can you please make an announcement over the PA system so that the folks watching can leave early, change the channel, et cetera? __________________ 3.141592654 Hey, if you are impressed with my memorizing pi to 10 digits, you should see the size of my penis.

05-08-2006, 05:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
Ace_O_Spades The Death Card Location: EH!?!?	Round 1 was so awesome, I just can't get excited about any of the matchups in round 2... hopefully the hockey turns around and starts getting exciting again. Maybe we were spoiled with so many OT games __________________ Feh.

05-09-2006, 10:19 AM	#13 (permalink)
Antikarma Psycho Location: Yellowknife, NWT	I have to say, I hate San Jose. Hate. And it's not for any reason other than the fact that they are beating Edmonton cleanly and effectively. When you look at the Ottawa series you can see Ottawa is outplaying Buffallo, not by much but they are. San Jose has taken Edmonton's game of speed and forecheck, and then taken it to another level. It's sad, I want Edmonton to win. But if San Jose keeps it up, Smyth can go golfing with Iginla in two games. __________________ "Whoever you are, go out into the evening, leaving your room, of which you know each bit; your house is the last before the infinite, whoever you are."

05-05-2006, 06:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
streak_56 who ever said streaking was a bad thing? Location: Calgary	Long live the lord of the cup.

05-05-2006, 07:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	One Cup to rule them all, One Cup to find them, One Cup to bring them all and in the darkness bind them

05-06-2006, 07:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nikilidstrom Stick it in your five hole! Location: Michigan, USA	Ace, not that I shouldn't leave the pick as it is after todays game, but in the spirit of fairness I actually have NJ in 6, not 7 as listed.

05-08-2006, 08:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	Sharks over Oilers 2-1, Sharks one step closer to Stanley Cup....

05-08-2006, 09:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
Nikilidstrom Stick it in your five hole! Location: Michigan, USA	Not that I think the Red Wings are the end-all and be-all of hockey, but when a team like Edmonton takes down the top team in the league in the playoffs, each game is so emotionally charged that the next series is almost a let down for the first couple games, as far as being able to get hyped up for them. I suspect though the the next game will be a better effort as they realize they can't rest on their lorels. But San Jose is gonna win anyway

05-09-2006, 09:13 AM	#12 (permalink)
Nikilidstrom Stick it in your five hole! Location: Michigan, USA	You're right. Win or lose, overtime playoff hockey is by far the best to watch. I'm into the Carolina/Jersey series, especially after game 2. Lots of good hockey played there, up until the last 30 seconds or so when both teams had horrible breakdowns.

05-09-2006, 11:18 AM	#14 (permalink)
Quadraton Addict Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada	It's official. I have placed a curse on every team I selected to win the second round. Not a single team I picked has won a game yet. Hell, Colorado has yet to score a single freakin' goal! Is it too late to change my pick in the Ottawa-Buffalo series? I was really hoping this would be the year I got to see a Stanley cup parade where I live __________________ "A witty saying proves nothing" - Voltaire

05-09-2006, 01:02 PM	#16 (permalink)
silent_jay Her Jay Location: Ontario for now....	Let's go Sabres, keep beating the Sens and I will be a very happy guy. __________________ Absence makes the heart grow fonder

05-09-2006, 06:26 PM	#17 (permalink)
streak_56 who ever said streaking was a bad thing? Location: Calgary	My wings are out, so I'm starting to cheer for them next year.... WOO!... Stevie Y not retiring... YAY!

05-09-2006, 08:19 PM	#18 (permalink)
goddfather40 Llama Location: Cali-for-nye-a	Those darn Ducks. Joffery Lupul, unbelieveable. Hat-trick + 1. When was the last four goal game in the playoffs? I don't remember the last time. With Jiggy II: Electric Bryzkalov becoming THE prototypical hot playoff goaltender, look out. This team looks strong. __________________ My name is goddfather40 and I approved this message. I got ho's and I got bitches, In C++ I branch with switches -MC Plus+

05-10-2006, 07:34 PM	#20 (permalink)
Ace_O_Spades The Death Card Location: EH!?!?	Wow, if San Jose wins tonight (ahead 2-1) then all four series will be 3 games to 0 __________________ Feh.

05-10-2006, 08:42 PM	#22 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	16th OT in the playoffs....jeez!

05-11-2006, 12:28 PM	#24 (permalink)
BigBen Comedian Location: Use the search button	Christ I am tired today. I wonder what the reason is. Am I working too hard? Nope. Is there something wrong with my diet? I don't think so... Am I not getting enough sleep? 3 OT BABY! 3 OT! __________________ 3.141592654 Hey, if you are impressed with my memorizing pi to 10 digits, you should see the size of my penis.

05-12-2006, 09:17 PM	#25 (permalink)
Ace_O_Spades The Death Card Location: EH!?!?	Series sweep for the Ducks! Sweet! And Edmonton ties the series! SWEET! __________________ Feh.

05-12-2006, 11:42 PM	#26 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	Well maybe Sharks in 6 games wasn't such a bad call after all. The Sharks are TITANS at home. Look for me in Club 102, row 3 in games 5 and 6. BTW, kudos for an excelent game played by Edmonton. The Oilers are an exceptional team, and are a great match for the Sharks. These next few games should be very exciting.

05-13-2006, 12:01 AM	#27 (permalink)
docbungle It's all downhill from here Location: Denver	Edmonton's looking good. But damn, the sharks are looking amazing. __________________ Bad Luck City

05-13-2006, 09:26 AM	#28 (permalink)
silent_jay Her Jay Location: Ontario for now....	Come on Sabres, one more big win to put the nail in the coffin of the Sens. __________________ Absence makes the heart grow fonder

05-14-2006, 08:32 AM	#29 (permalink)
silent_jay Her Jay Location: Ontario for now....	Bye bye Sens, another high seed bites the dust. __________________ Absence makes the heart grow fonder

05-14-2006, 08:54 PM	#30 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	warning, don't highlight this if you value politeness:Spoiler: GOD DAMN MOTHER FUCKING SON OF A BITCH EATING SHIT OUT OF A FUCKING TOILET!!!!!I CAN'T FUCKING BELEIVE IT!!! The Sharks lost again. I'm speachless. What's happening? Games 1 and 2 looked amazing. I know the Oilers are good and all, but I figured that the Sharks had something going on at home. Damn.

05-15-2006, 12:09 AM	#31 (permalink)
Antikarma Psycho Location: Yellowknife, NWT	Tonight looked like a complete emotional breakdown for the Sharks. I only passively watched the game so I dunno what the Oilers are doing, but its working. I'm rooting for the Oilers but let's be honest, they were embarressed in game 1 and 2. Schooled. San Jose is losing its composure and unless changes are made, they will lose in Edmonton. __________________ "Whoever you are, go out into the evening, leaving your room, of which you know each bit; your house is the last before the infinite, whoever you are."

05-15-2006, 08:33 AM	#32 (permalink)
bookerV Addict Location: Ontario, Canada	Wow I am really impressed with the Oil. They are pouring it on. I really hope they take the cup now that my beloved Sens have gotten the boot. Fucking Sabres!! I was REALLY looking forward to the massive party that would have erupted here if we would have won... Oh well. At least I got to go to the last home playoff win that they had... __________________ "That's why you're the judge and I'm the law-talking guy." Lionel Hutz

05-16-2006, 04:42 PM	#33 (permalink)
streak_56 who ever said streaking was a bad thing? Location: Calgary	I have been wrong in every series.... this sucks royally

05-17-2006, 04:13 PM	#34 (permalink)
Antikarma Psycho Location: Yellowknife, NWT	Way to go Edmonton, hold your head high. That was a Yankee national anthem cheered all the way through. You had the chance to sink to the level of SOME OF THE SAN JOSE fans (lets be honest, that was a small few that ruined it for all) and you acted with pure class. Thats classy, folks __________________ "Whoever you are, go out into the evening, leaving your room, of which you know each bit; your house is the last before the infinite, whoever you are."

05-18-2006, 06:57 AM	#35 (permalink)
Coppertop Getting Medieval on your ass Location: 13th century Europe	Hey Antikarma, FYI, Edmontonians booed the US anthem, in game 3 or 4. Then some scrubs here in SJ booed O Canada in game 5. Either way, anyone doing it is classless. Good job Oilers, that was a hard fought series. Last edited by Coppertop; 05-18-2006 at 09:16 AM..

05-18-2006, 08:29 AM	#36 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	Congratulations to the Oilers. You guys earned it. We'll be seeing you next season.

05-24-2006, 07:45 AM	#37 (permalink)
silent_jay Her Jay Location: Ontario for now....	Fucking Oilers still playing great hockey, keep playing hard boys, we need the Cup back in Canada __________________ Absence makes the heart grow fonder