Round 2 NHL playoffs 2008-9 continued…

May 1, 2009

Boston vs Carolina Hard not to see the Bruins advancing from this series, but as i’ve already committed to Carolina being my dark horse in the East, i’m thinking that the ‘Canes are indeed cabable of the upset here. Given that they’ve got a core group of at least a dozen guys from their Stanley [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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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