Stanley Cup Bracket 2018

[Por_sha911]

Originally Posted by Por_sha911

Also, I hope the officiating doesn't SCREW UP the outcome.

so much for wishes coming true.

[flatbutt]

Originally Posted by Por_sha911

so much for wishes coming true.

It's not over yet. They did get a nice shorty.

[Por_sha911]

I was referring to the inconsistency in the officiating.
The Bruins? I wouldn't bet on them with any odds.

[flatbutt]

Originally Posted by Por_sha911

I was referring to the inconsistency in the officiating.
The Bruins? I wouldn't bet on them with any odds.

That hooking call was outrageous.

[billybek]

Maybe Brad has a salt deficiency?
Have only watched a handful of games this playoff season. Helping my parents prepare their home for sale and haven't had a lot of time to watch.
Just finished watching Vegas and San Jose. Good to see the sharks make a game of it at the end.

[rfuerst911sc]

I laughed out loud when Roenick stated between periods " there is no licking in hockey " !!! That was a great statement and perfect timing . Tampa looks good and the Knights pulled off another win . These have been very entertaining playoffs to watch .

[1990C4S]

The 'missed call' on Kucherov was iffy, even in slow motion it is hard to see why McAvoy fell. There was no visible contact with his feet, and the stick did not appear be what caused him to fall. Maybe Kucherov pushed him on the back. That's a hard call for either ref, one was way behind the play in the opposite corner and blocked by the net/goalie, the other at the blue line, with a poor line of sight. Clearly the both referees thought McAvoy fell of his own accord. I would have called a penalty, that was my first thought watching live at full speed, NHL played do not fall like that on their own.

I do not have a problem with the 'low' hit; the primary point of contact was the recipients hips, not the knees. Watch in slow motion, it looks clean to me, although it's unorthodox in the modern NHL, so it looks like a penalty.

I think the Bruins are done if Krug is out, and I'm pretty sure he's out for the playoffs. Actually if he's out for one game then his season is probably over.

Licking? Two games in a fair world. He's an indefensible skilled idiot. The incident with Komarov in Toronto was enough to merit a call from the league to the Bruins, this was way worse. Alas, I do not think there is a policy that covers his behavior. The closest would be Inciting an opponent into incurring a penalty - Rule 41(g). The Gross Misconduct rule would apply, but it has been removed from the rule-book. Supplementary discipline is structured for unsafe hits, although there is a 'General' category they could (and should) use.

[Hawkeye's-911T]

Maybe Brad has a salt deficiency?

A little late now but a 'gross misconduct' penalty should have been called &/or at the very least, it warrant a big-a$$ed fine from the league.
There is absolutely no place or justification for that sort of behaviour in hockey or any sport which conforms to traditional definitions
of an athletic or sporting endeavour or contest.

He is fortunate & it's quite frankly surprising that someone hasn't
gone "mediaeval on his a$$" for all of his obnoxious on-ice shenanigans.

It appears the Vegas coaching staff have come up with an answer of sorts to the Hosers frequent use of 'pick' plays for now.
Although often called more closely during the regular season, this is after all, playoff hockey & the refs are being more lenient.
There'll most likely be further adjustments by both teams come Sunday - interesting hockey to be sure.

The Jets vs. Preds is a 'pickem' - your Broonz are in tough Joe. I really don't have a feel for the Pens & Caps series.
Time being the mitigating factor for me, I catch only the scoring highlights which by their inherent nature,
reveal precious little about the games.

Time to get on with the springtime chores & set up the vid recorder.

Cheers
JB

[Por_sha911]

My problem with the missed call is that there is no consistency. One time it would be a penalty, the next time not. Same with slashing. Either call it tight or loose but not both in the same game. I won't go on about specifics.



It was funny the first time. The second is just sheer stupidity. It can be called as Unsportsmanlike Conduct.

The Bruins are done. They can't keep up with Tampa and I would guess that Krug is out for the rest of the playoffs.

[beatnavy]

My daughter's friend hooked her up - she's at the Caps / Evil Birds game tonight. Hopefully they'll do better than last year when we splurged and went. Pens shamed us at home, and there were Pens fans everywhere (as usual) in our house.

Tom Wilson's absence is a tough. Free Willy (by game 7, if it gets there).

[Por_sha911]

Once they let Tampa have the lead the Bruins were licked. (see what I did there?) The better team won.
Oh well, there's always next year.

Now that Boston is out of the picture, I'd love to see the Caps or the Preds take the cup.

[flatbutt]

Originally Posted by Por_sha911

Once they let Tampa have the lead the Bruins were licked. (see what I did there?) The better team won.
Oh well, there's always next year.

Now that Boston is out of the picture, I'd love to see the Caps or the Preds take the cup.

That's OK Joe, you can sit with me. Nobody will pick on both of us at the same time!
I'd need to over come my schadenfreude but yeah, I think Ovi is due.

[Hawkeye's-911T]

OK! Hands up! How many of you picked Vegas to go this far?
I figured them for toast at the start of the series with L.A.
Shows what I know.

As for as P.K. Subban "guaranteeing" victory in the 'Peg - in reality - what else could he say? Having said that,
I have never been a fan of that brand of braggadocio. The only guy to pull if off & it have any credence was
Broadway Joe Willie Namath - Super Bowl III.

Man, I am (getting) old!

Cheers
JB

[billybek]

Originally Posted by Hawkeye's-911T

OK! Hands up! How many of you picked Vegas to go this far?
I figured them for toast at the start of the series with L.A.
Shows what I know.

As for as P.K. Subban "guaranteeing" victory in the 'Peg - in reality - what else could he say? Having said that,
I have never been a fan of that brand of braggadocio. The only guy to pull if off & it have any credence was
Broadway Joe Willie Namath - Super Bowl III.

Man, I am (getting) old!

Cheers
JB

1. I thought the Sharks would figure out the GKs.

2. The best at backing a guarantee was Mark Messier. Not only guaranteed a victory but backed it up with a hat-trick.

3. Yes you are!

Tough year to for bracket selection. Hope that the Jets continue on.

[flatbutt]

I picked the Kings in 6. So far the number 1 clubs are holding. Caps/Pens are going to OT right now. edit the Pens are dead.

[beatnavy]

Wow! Many demons exorcised for Caps fan everywhere.

[beatnavy]

[Por_sha911]

Originally Posted by Hawkeye's-911T

OK! Hands up! How many of you picked Vegas to go this far?
I figured them for toast at the start of the series with L.A.
Shows what I know.

As for as P.K. Subban "guaranteeing" victory in the 'Peg - in reality - what else could he say? Having said that,
I have never been a fan of that brand of braggadocio. The only guy to pull if off & it have any credence was
Broadway Joe Willie Namath - Super Bowl III.

Man, I am (getting) old!

Cheers
JB

I picked Vegas but I sure did blow it on my East picks in the 2nd round:

As far as braggadocio, SHAME ON YOU for not remembering Mark Messier



I guess that's the problem with getting old. You forget stuff... Sure glad I don't have that problem

[derek murray]

fellas... game 1, western final, 6:00PM CST, tomorrow > my house.. who's coming and who can bring chips and dip?

go jets go

[Hawkeye's-911T]

It looks as though the "Presidents Cup Curse' still prevails. The Jets completely dominated. The lone Pred goal (P.P.) was the result of a cheese-ball call.
Subban is a player - but that was an unabashed dive. I think the refs cut the Jets some slack later in the game with a couple of non-calls as a result.

Winterpeg should be quite the party town for the next while. Their fans deserve it after losing their original team in 1996.
Should be a helluva series as Vegas has exceeded all expectations & the Jets have proven themselves to be worthy contenders.

Have fun Derek - Go Jets!!

Cheers
JB

P.S. I didn't forget Messier - nothing personal - I just never liked him.
You Crosby haters should be familiar with those types of feelings.