CanadianChris

Anyone else think we're still drafting at the start of next season?

Getting close to five bucks a gallon around here.

In my case, it was because a franchise centre is more valuable than a franchise shooting guard.

Five best crowd reactions: 1. Bash at the Beach 96, Hogan turns heel 2. Super Sunday, Hogan's AWA title win reversed 3. Canadian Stampede, introduction of the Hart Foundation 4. Summerslam 88, Ultimate Warrior beats Honky Tonk Man 5. Hardcore Heaven 94, fans throw dozens of chairs into the ring after Terry Funk asks for a chair Just missing the cut: Jericho's 1999 WWF debut, the "We want Flair!" chant at Bash 91, Cena's intro at One Night Stand 06, Austin's run-in at Backlash 00

Well, this is it. Royals vs. Apostles, one time for all time.

I've waited 21 years to see another Lakers/Celtics series, and I can't believe there's such a realistic possibility of it actually happening this year. There'd be just such a healthy hate on both sides for that series. The mini-dynasty was great and all, but how much hate can you really muster up for the New Jersey Nets?

West was one of about five that I'm thinking of. Nice pick.

So long, Paul Maurice... http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=237026&amp...s=topStory_main It's interesting that the Leafs would fire the coach before making a decision on the new GM (who, presumably, would make his own decision on Maurice), but I guess no one was under any illusions that Maurice would ever survive until the end of his contract, no matter who the new GM was.

If I miss the playoffs by a game or two, I can point to my 3-6 record against treble down the stretch as the reason.

Quick answer: Because all the series but one finished in five games. The playoff rounds start on fairly fixed dates, because arenas need to know well in advance for which dates they might be needed. So, when ALL the series are short, you're going to have a few days between rounds.

Yeah, I was debating between Oscar and Wilt.

Has anyone seen what the Yankees are going to be charging for their better seats in the new ballpark next year? One season ticket for a seat in the front row between the dugouts will cost over two hundred thousand dollars. Hell, a seat in the first row in the upper deck behind home plate will cost over ten grand. http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball...are_insane.html

Not really. I still think the AL Central will settle into what most people thought it would be. I'd probably flip Texas and Oakland, but that wouldn't affect the playoffs any. I'm loving my "Seattle isn't nearly as good as everyone thinks" statement right now. I will say that Baltimore will not lose 100 games. But they'll still finish last in the East.

Aw, man, I wanted Roger Murdock. I was even going to use the clip from Airplane! instead of Generic NBA Shot #749. Instead, I'm "stuck" with maybe the most dominant big man of them all... The Big Dipper himself, Wilt Chamberlain. Career highlights: 31,419 points (3rd all-time) 23,924 rebounds (1st all-time) 4,643 assists (44th all-time) Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (1978) 2x NBA champion (1967, 1972) 4x NBA MVP (1960, 1966-68) 1972 Finals MVP 1960 All-Star Game MVP 13x NBA All-Star 7x All-NBA First Team (1960–62, 1964, 1966–68) 3x All-NBA Second Team (1963, 1965, 1972) NBA 35th Anniversary Team NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team #13 on SportsCentury: ESPN's 100 Greatest Athletes of the 20th Century Notable records held: Most points in a game (100) Most FG in a game (36) Most rebounds in a game (55) Highest scoring average in a season (50.4) Highest rookie scoring average (37.6) Most 50-point games in a season (45) Most 40-point games in a season (63) Most FG made in a season (1,597) Highest FG% in a season (72.7) Most rebounds in a season (2,149) Most consecutive scoring titles (7, tied with Michael Jordan) Most 60-point games in a career (32) Most 50-point games in a career (118) Most 40-point games in a career (271) Most consecutive 50-point games (7) Most consecutive 40-point games (14, twice) Most rebounds in a career (23,924) Highest career rebounding average (22.9) Most rebounding titles (11) Most consecutive triple-doubles (11, before blocks and steals were counted as stats) Most FG made in a playoff game (24, tied with John Havlicek and Michael Jordan) Most rebounds in a playoff game (41)

Funny how the same four seeds went through in each conference... EASTERN CONFERENCE (1) Montreal Canadiens vs. (6) Philadelphia Flyers - Montreal swept season series 4-0 Thursday, April 24 -- Philadelphia at Montreal, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 26 -- Philadelphia at Montreal, 7 p.m. Monday, April 28 -- Montreal at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 30 -- Montreal at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. *Saturday, May 3 -- Philadelphia at Montreal, 7 p.m. *Sunday, May 4 -- Montreal at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. *Tuesday, May 6 -- Philadelphia at Montreal, 7 p.m. (2) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) New York Rangers - New York won season series 5-3 Friday, April 25 -- NY Rangers at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Sunday, April 27 -- NY Rangers at Pittsburgh, 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 29 -- Pittsburgh at NY Rangers, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 1 -- Pittsburgh at NY Rangers, 7 p.m. *Sunday, May 4 -- NY Rangers at Pittsburgh, 2 p.m. *Monday, May 5 -- Pittsburgh at NY Rangers, 7 p.m. *Wednesday, May 7 -- NY Rangers at Pittsburgh, TBD WESTERN CONFERENCE (1) Detroit Red Wings vs. (6) Colorado Avalanche - Detroit swept season series 4-0 Thursday, April 24 -- Colorado at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26 -- Colorado at Detroit, 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 29 -- Detroit at Colorado, 10 p.m. Thursday, May 1 -- Detroit at Colorado, 10 p.m. *Saturday, May 3 -- Colorado at Detroit, 1 p.m. *Monday, May 5 -- Detroit at Colorado, 10 p.m. *Wednesday, May 7 -- Colorado at Detroit, TBD (2) San Jose Sharks vs. (5) Dallas Stars - Season series split 4-4 Friday, April 25, 2008 10 p.m. Dallas at San Jose, 10 p.m. Sunday, April 27, 2008 9 p.m. Dallas at San Jose, 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2008 7:30 p.m. San Jose at Dallas, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2008 9 p.m. San Jose at Dallas, 9 p.m. *Friday, May 2, 2008 10 p.m. Dallas at San Jose, 10 p.m. *Sunday, May 4, 2008 9 p.m. San Jose at Dallas, 9 p.m. *Tuesday May 6, 2008 10 p.m. Dallas at San Jose, 10 p.m.

That was a nice opening win, but Kobe's shot selection in the fourth quarter left much to be desired.

Wow, the Celtics are self-destructing AGAIN. They're lucky they get to go home and beat down the Hawks in Game 7. Judging by this crowd, you'd almost think Atlanta wasn't the worst sports city in America.

I don't think anything official has been announced, but it's pretty common knowledge here that Murray doesn't intend to coach the team next season.

To what end? To the end of my Senators fandom, it looks like. There's speculation he may be the new head coach. Yah these rumors are killing me. Although I really liked the Tortorella rumor that's been going around. Tortorella would be OK. I really like the Pat Burns rumours, though, if he's up to it.

And so it came to pass.

Maybe not as many pros as you might think, because the pot-limit Omaha world championship event is running on the same day, as well as the final table of the $50,000 HORSE tournament. Still, good luck. Wish I was doing that. Maybe next year (although I say that every year).

To what end? To the end of my Senators fandom, it looks like. There's speculation he may be the new head coach.

Blame the restaurants for serving too much food. Seriously. If everyone ate everything on their plate, we'd be even fatter than we already are.

It was expected. I don't think anyone thought they'd give the idea any serious consideration.

Main event or a preliminary tournament?