Round 2 Stanley Cup Playoffs 2008-9

April 30, 2009

Here we go in round 2. Lost in Skates went 6 for 8 in round 1 and knew Anaheim would be the strongest upset candidate. It was just those over achieving Canucks that surprised! Or did they surprise? Perhaps not the Vancouver faithful…Really, it was the closest 4 game sweep you’re likely ever to see–those [...]

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Rest of the East 2008-09 playoffs

April 17, 2009

Boston vs  Montreal
If there is one thing the  Canadiens have  done frequently throughout their long storied past it’s win at times when they weren’t supposed to. I think ‘86 and ‘93 would be such times to pick the most recent. With all the not exactly positive drama surrounding their 100th anniversary this year, the on [...]

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2008-9 NHL Playoffs (Round 1)

April 16, 2009

The West…
San Jose vs Anaheim
This series could be the closest of all the first round match ups. You’ve got the team that HAS to finally get the job done in the post season-San Jose- against a team that is largely intact from having done just that a mere two seasons ago. To have the Sharks [...]

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NHL Playoffs 2008-9 season

April 15, 2009

Well, the 12 step program to cure me of my addiction to hockey has failed and after a looooooong hiatus ….I’m baaaaaaack! I know, there have been so many of you wondering what happened (ahem). Let’s just say some lingering resentment over the lock-out had to be exorcised before I could move forward. Thank goodness [...]

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Cup finale

May 28, 2007

Ottawa vs AnaheimWill it be the “Power Play Play-offs” or the ‘Finale?’ We brace ourselves for another rendition of the National Penalty-Calling League. Either way Ottawa is going to prevail. I don’t mind the Ducks as a team and they are certainly capable of winning, but the Sens are the deep TEAM; Anaheim [...]

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Is the Cup already done, or what?

May 19, 2007

Well, now that I, Rumpelstiltskin have awakened from my slumber, I’m wondering if I missed the Stanley Cup finale for 2007? But no, what luck! Two thirds of the Triple Crown has been run; wedding season is well under way, not to mention golf; Barry Bonds has played enough games already this year to have  [...]

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