NHL Playoffs

[Skaloop]

So, the end of the regular season is upon us, and the playoffs are set to begin! Who are you cheering for? Who are you cheering against?

Personally, I'm a lifelong Habs fan, so if/when they make the playoffs, they will have my support.

I hope the Leafs are golfing this time next week. Other than that, I have no real preferences in the East.

In the West, I'm all about the Canucks not winning. I like Anaheim and San Jose and Calgary, but beyond that I have no real favourites.

What say you? Which Canadian team do you think has the best shot at bringing Stanley home?

 

[desert_island_1]

I, as always, will be cheering for the Flames... They better pick it up though...

Kristy

 

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Since I was 11 (in 1981) I've been an Oiler's fan, they gave me quite a thrill last year. But they self-destructed in the last month and are out. Boston (My Dad's team) has always been my second, they're out too. So now I'm hoping for Calgary, Vancouver and Ottawa (and Toronto, if they get in). Not Montreal though, no Boston fan would ever want to see the Habs win! So I'm going Canadian but not Canadien this year.

 

[Crusading_Ostrich]

Anyone up for a playoff hockey pool?

 

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What do you have in mind?

 

[California Dreamin']

My dad is a Leafs fan, and I grew up being a Leafs fan (even after my parents divorced when I was 6).
My ex boyfriend likes the Habs, I've known him since I was 14 and he has pretty much convinced me after all these years of trying... lol. He went to Montreal last month to a game against the Leafs on St. Patrick's Day... and he was talking about me going with him in October... I'd love to go.

 

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Some interesting game on tonight! Montreal at Toronto for their final game, winner makes the playoffs, loser is out. Go LEAFS!!!!!!

 

[California Dreamin']

Some interesting game on tonight! Montreal at Toronto for their final game, winner makes the playoffs, loser is out. Go LEAFS!!!!!!

Yeah I know!!!
I'll be happy either way...

I thought if Montreal wins, then they go to the playoffs... but if Toronto wins, then the Islanders have to lose two games for Toronto to be in the playoffs?

 

[Skaloop]

Yeah I know!!!
I'll be happy either way...

I thought if Montreal wins, then they go to the playoffs... but if Toronto wins, then the Islanders have to lose two games for Toronto to be in the playoffs?

That's true. Also, if Montreal loses in overtime or shootout, they'll be tied in the standings with Toronto, but will be ahead because of more wins. But then there is still the risk that the Islanders win both of their games, which would put them ahead. Only a win will guarantee Montreal a playoff spot.

 

[California Dreamin']

My ex will probably go into some kind of major depression if Montreal loses... I could probably say the same about Toronto for my dad (he only calls me when Toronto is doing well)... lol.

 

[ChaosUnleashed]

I'm from Vancouver so, naturally, I'm a Canucks fan 100%. I have a good feeling we'll do well this year if Luongo plays like he has all season and the Sedins keep the puck in the oppositions end like they have been. In the east I've got a strong feeling NJ is gonna do well this year, wouldn't want to meet them in the playoffs. Buffalo will be scary in The East as well. Well whatever happens i'm looking forward to the playoffs starting....it's better than Christmas!!

 

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Yay Leafs!!!!! Enjoy the golf season Habs!

 

[Skaloop]

Yay Leafs!!!!! Enjoy the golf season Habs!

Thanks to the Islanders, my dejection over the Habs' loss was tempered by the elimination of the Leafs! Golf Leafs Golf!

 

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Thanks to the Islanders, my dejection over the Habs' loss was tempered by the elimination of the Leafs! Golf Leafs Golf!

Go Sens!

 

[LeoJeric]

Ha. I was thoroughly depressed when the Islanders won. Two years straight with no playoff appearance. It's funny because I should starting looking for another team, but I still love 'em. I'm now rootin for Flames (Iginla is a great player), or the Sens (I live a few hours away, so there's chance for catching a game!!!)

 

[desert_island_1]

GRR! The Flames cannot seem to hold it together! Perhaps tomorrow with the home ice advantage we can pull off a win...

Kristy

 

[California Dreamin']

GRR! The Flames cannot seem to hold it together! Perhaps tomorrow with the home ice advantage we can pull off a win...

Kristy

I like the Flames.

 

[tqpix]

In the West, I'm all about the Canucks not* winning.

*Changed the italicised "not" to an underlined "not", because all text are italicised when a person quotes and you can't see the one, specific, italicised word.

What's with the hate people seem to have against the Canucks?

Go Canucks Go: Canucks lead series 2-1.

 

[Mark2010]

CANUCKS RULE!!!!

Sorry the Flames are struggling; they are my second favourite team. I hope Ottawa beats Pittsburgh.

And look out for the San Jose Sharks.

 

[Skaloop]

What's with the hate people seem to have against the Canucks?

Go Canucks Go: Canucks lead series 2-1.

I've had a dislike going for the Canucks since '94. The fans out here turned me off. Then I went away for five years and escaped all that. But upon my return, I still found the Canucks atmosphere annoying. It seemed like there were a ton of Canucks fans, but they weren't also hockey fans. Know what I mean? They were fans of the team, not the game. And I hated that.

Now, I've got some good friends who are Canucks fans, so I'm not as bitter as I once was. I still don't want to see them win, though.