CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 I had to wait four years for this final, but I finally got it. Sens in 6, Alfredsson wins the Conn Smythe. Game 1 - Monday, May 28 @ Anaheim Game 2 - Wednesday, May 30 @ Anaheim Game 3 - Saturday, June 2 @ Ottawa Game 4 - Monday, June 4 @ Ottawa *Game 5 - Wednesday, June 6 @ Anaheim *Game 6 - Saturday, June 9 @ Ottawa *Game 7 - Monday, June 11 @ Anaheim I'll be at Game 3, and most likely Game 6 if it goes that far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Young 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 I hope Anaheim wins because they are local. I really couldn't care less about hockey in general. I've tried watching it several times, and it's about as exciting as watching poker or billiards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest George's Box Report post Posted May 23, 2007 If hockey is as exciting as poker, then rollercoasters are as exciting as corn dogs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 Why did you even bother posting in this thread? I think this should be a great final, and of course I want the Ducks to win. Ducks in 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest George's Box Report post Posted May 23, 2007 To add to my comment, the exception is when the neutral zone trap is being used to stink up the joint. Then hockey is not very exciting at all. But as exciting as fucking POKER? Get real. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redbaron29 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 Very disappointed in these two teams making it to the finals. Neither team really impresses me. Skill wise I think the ducks probably have the advantage, however I do think some of the refs and the league in general has hard-ons for Canadian teams. I also heard a statistic that ever since the Stanley cup inception in every year ending in "7" the Cup has been one by either a Canadian team or Detroit. As much as I think they are the inferior team, I will predict Ottawa in 6. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest George's Box Report post Posted May 23, 2007 I also heard a statistic that ever since the Stanley cup inception in every year ending in "7" the Cup has been one by either a Canadian team or Detroit. Yeah, and every year ending in 0, a hockey team wins. That's not a statistic, that's a fun fact from a Snapple bottle. Do you honestly think that will have any bearing on the outcome of this series? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 In 1917 the Seattle Metropolitians won the Cup. But that wasn't the NHL. Since then it's been Ottawa-Detroit-Toronto-Montreal-Toronto-Montreal-Edmonton-Detroit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
World's Worst Man 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 Toronto won a Stanley Cup????? Go Anaheim. Even though that team shouldn't actually exist, I'll never cheer for another Canadian team to win the Cup, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 As I said in the other thread, I want to see Giguere hoist the Cup to make up for 2003 That, and fuck the Eastern Canadian teams Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGB 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 To add to my comment, the exception is when the neutral zone trap is being used to stink up the joint. Then hockey is not very exciting at all. But as exciting as fucking POKER? Get real. Even trap hockey is more exciting than something like baseball IMO. At least there's constant movement. And ignorant Yankee bastards who only stop by to insult hockey piss me off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 Anaheim in 7 to follow the pattern. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 Ottawa in 5. I think the layoff will kill Anaheim's momentum. Their size could be a problem, since Ottawa hasn't really faced a big team yet, nor a team with two or more defensemen that are capable of playing defense. But even with what will be a 9 day layoff for Ottawa, I think they're a better team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest George's Box Report post Posted May 23, 2007 To add to my comment, the exception is when the neutral zone trap is being used to stink up the joint. Then hockey is not very exciting at all. But as exciting as fucking POKER? Get real. Even trap hockey is more exciting than something like baseball IMO. At least there's constant movement. Hey now. Baseball is a cerebral sport. Both sports have their positives. I'm much more into baseball than hockey right now, though, but I think a lot of that has to do with how irreparably awful the Hawks have become. It's much harder to follow when you don't have a dog in the fight, as much as I like hockey itself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 I have never followed hockey in my life, but quack quack quack. Is Charlie Conway stil the captain? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest George's Box Report post Posted May 23, 2007 They're not even the MIGHTY Ducks anymore, Jack! They wear black and beige with orange lines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 I'm much more into baseball than hockey right now...It's much harder to follow when you don't have a dog in the fight So how about that neutered limping dog on the north side? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest George's Box Report post Posted May 23, 2007 I'm much more into baseball than hockey right now...It's much harder to follow when you don't have a dog in the fight So how about that neutered limping dog on the north side? That's different. The Cubs still aren't as messed up as the Hawks are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted May 23, 2007 Definitely true. I sometimes forget the Blackhawks exist. I've got Ottawa in 6, a really hard-fought and physical series. I've liked the Senators the whole way through the playoffs, the Ducks beating the Red Wings definitely showed they can beat anyone, anytime, but Ottawa has the grit to match em. Go Sens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 Very disappointed in these two teams making it to the finals. Neither team really impresses me. Skill wise I think the ducks probably have the advantage, however I do think some of the refs and the league in general has hard-ons for Canadian teams. I also heard a statistic that ever since the Stanley cup inception in every year ending in "7" the Cup has been one by either a Canadian team or Detroit. As much as I think they are the inferior team, I will predict Ottawa in 6. Your kidding me? Right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 I may not be at the games I was intending to go to. The only tickets available online are in the Family Zone, so that's only going to be 200-300 tickets available, max. Damn corporate sponsors eating up all the tickets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 Very disappointed in these two teams making it to the finals. Neither team really impresses me. Skill wise I think the ducks probably have the advantage, however I do think some of the refs and the league in general has hard-ons for Canadian teams. I also heard a statistic that ever since the Stanley cup inception in every year ending in "7" the Cup has been one by either a Canadian team or Detroit. As much as I think they are the inferior team, I will predict Ottawa in 6. Your kidding me? Right? We're still waiting for Bush to get shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 I'm more shocked that Ottawa hasn't impressed him, while Ottawa has been clearly the best team in these playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianGuitarist 0 Report post Posted May 24, 2007 Go Sens, but I'm seeing a Ducks win in 7. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted May 24, 2007 Ducks in 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darthtiki 0 Report post Posted May 24, 2007 Ottawa has been a damn good team so far and I can see them winning it too, but I'm a Ducks fan and I see them winning in 5 (preferably) or 6 and parading the cup on Main Street. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Ocean 3 0 Report post Posted May 24, 2007 I wore my Ducks jersey to school yesterday, old logo, of course. I got about 3 more smiles per minute from attractive people, for a net gain of 40 percent. The magic is here. The Finals shouldn't start until a week from next Monday, just to keep this going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted May 24, 2007 Ottawa has been a damn good team so far and I can see them winning it too, but I'm a Ducks fan and I see them winning in 5 (preferably) or 6 and parading the cup on Main Street. Right behind the electrical parade and in front of the Mexican gang members, right? /dislikes Anaslime Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2007 Ottawa has been a damn good team so far and I can see them winning it too, but I'm a Ducks fan and I see them winning in 5 (preferably) or 6 and parading the cup on Main Street. Right behind the electrical parade and in front of the Mexican gang members, right? /dislikes Anaslime Anaheim isn't that bad, and no worse than say, Los Angeles or Oakland or Sacramento. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites