Official 2011-12 NHL Playoff Thread

[archibalduk]

I'm really rooting for the Rangers but I think the Caps are going to edge it into the finals. They're just about playing as the stronger of the two teams - just like in the series against Boston.

P.s. fingers crossed that the Kings make 4-0 tonight.

[philou21]

Ah yes what a great news that a deal has been made between Buttman and guy Jamison.

[philou21]

If WSH/NYR ends tonight the second round would've past real quick! But I've got the feeling WSH gonna win that one.

[archibalduk]

Frustrating! The Rangers seem to be getting tired and frustrated. Maybe playing at home in game 7 might give them a boost, but I expect the Caps will win it.

[Loosie]

I think it'll be rough for either the Caps or Rangers to make it past the Devils. this'll be two 7 game series in a row for both teams. Not saying it's going to be a cake walk for the Devils. Just that both the Caps and Rangers are going have to dig deep.

[archibalduk]

Yeah the Devils are definitely looking strong.

[archibalduk]

Western Conference
LA Kings v St Louis Blues
Nashville Predators v Phoenix Coyotes

Eastern Conference
Washington Capitals v New York Rangers
New Jersey Devils v Philadelphia Flyers

Woohoo 3 out of 4 is more like it!

I'm glad to see the Rags make it through to the conference finals. They were the better team in yesterday's game for the most part.

I'm predicting a Kings v Devils final. Though I'm thinking any of the four teams stand a good chance to get to the finals.

[philou21]

Ido hope Phoenix will get their ass kick real hard. I'm seeing a Kings/Devils final too. The conference finals are going to be interesting, 4 teams with a really good goalie, we will probably not gonna see that much goals.

[joehelmer]

3 out of 4 for me as well, that was a nice improval.
I also think the Kings and Devils will square off in the Stanley Cup Final.
But I still root for Rangers.

[Loosie]

Wow...1 for 4 in the second round.

Anyways I say it'll be a Kings/Devils finals. Kings in 5 Devils in 6.

[Loosie]

Oh and Hunter stepped down as Caps coach, heading to Shawingan to be with London, maybe even heading back to be Head coach of the Knights

[philou21]

He can really do that? Wow that's a nice boost for London. I might try to see him there, since the Memorial Cup is like 15 minutes away from my home. I would love to see a game since it's not every year you got the chance to have it in your city, or near. But I fear it's too late to buy tickets and the others are way too overprice for that.


Edit: Just read that Hunter want to pass more time with his family and will not likely return as the Knights head-coach next year.

[batdad]

A lowly 2-4. West right. East wrong.
La over phx in 6
Nyr over nj in 6

[mchose]

I will feel better if the Kings continue without losing even one game, I could say my team was the only one to beat them

Nevermind

[Loosie]

He can really do that? Wow that's a nice boost for London. I might try to see him there, since the Memorial Cup is like 15 minutes away from my home. I would love to see a game since it's not every year you got the chance to have it in your city, or near. But I fear it's too late to buy tickets and the others are way too overprice for that.


Edit: Just read that Hunter want to pass more time with his family and will not likely return as the Knights head-coach next year.

I could be wrong, but I heard that there were tickets still available. Although now that all playoffs are done, the fans willing to make the trip have probably snapped up the rest of the tickets.

[philou21]

Way to go L.A.!!!! Kick the butt of those Yotes! Plus they could probably lose Hanzal and Doan.....

[YZG]

Yes, go Kings! They'll beat the Rangers in 5 -- mark my words.

[philou21]

Watching 10 people trying to open that penalty box door for 5 minutes was hilarious. Even DeBoer and Torto were laughing.

[Loosie]

That was too funny. The guys on CBC were like 'just put him in the other box'

[philou21]

Tom Renney will not be resigned by the Oilers.

[batdad]

Renney...gone. Shocking. Not really.

So...does anyone actually care about the playoffs other than Manimal and his Ranger? Noone can claim to be a Kings fan, here without being a bandwaggoner. But if they win out....a one loss playoffs. Wow.

And there is no such thing as a Devil or Yote fan. I refuse to believe there is. Anyone who claims to be one....well you know...they all cheered for other teams and those teams lost out.

[philou21]

Yeah those series are weird now. I can say I still like Kovalchuk but always hated New-Jersey and the Rags. The Kings have a good team with some players I like and the Yotes, doesn't need to speak about them. So I'm a proud bandwaggoner of the Kings! At least alot of people are rooting for them, it compensates for the city of L.A. where probaly 90% of the population there doesn't know their NHL team is in the playoffs. Wait.....do they know they have one?

[McQwak]

Well, batdad, in fact I cheer for Phoenix and Devils now. They both have many czech players. But it doesn't look good for them now.
My order:
Phoenix
Devils
Rangers





















Kings

[Manimal]

The Rangers needs Gaborik to step up his game. I don't care that he did not block that shot, it is his non-scoring that troubles me.

[philou21]

Good luck with the Yotes McQwak! 3-0 lead now!!