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Collector Zone _ Contests and Giveaways _ Lord Stanley's Cup challenge

Posted by: aceecards Apr 25 2013, 07:19 PM

Here is the way this works

We need 16 players

Pick a number between 1 and 16

When the playoff teams are determined in a night or so

ill random.org the sixteen teams and your team will be determined by the number you pick.

Then every night during the playoff run we will post the Goal differential for each team

for example Pittsburgh beats the isles 5-3 Pittsburgh will have a plus 2 and the isles -2

and we will continue updating until the cup is hoisted.

Whatever team ends up with the greatest goal differential (and this wont necesarilly be the Stanley cup winner) will win the prize!

Holy Jumpin!

Now get picking!

got a stack of autos for the winner

including
rob blake
bill Guerin
Patrick elias
A dual I cant remember who is on it though
and quite a few other stars

10 or so total

Nice prize pack books about $150.00

Posted by: aceecards Apr 25 2013, 07:19 PM

Ill be daring and pick 8

Posted by: redwing40 Apr 25 2013, 07:27 PM

I'll go with lucky 7! Thanks for the Contest! smile.gif

Posted by: booth9919 Apr 25 2013, 09:01 PM

I will choose my old hockey number 10!

Thanks steve

Posted by: captkirk42 Apr 25 2013, 09:35 PM

4 Please

Posted by: northicehero99 Apr 26 2013, 11:38 AM

Guess I will go with 11! Thanks for the contest.

Posted by: aceecards Apr 26 2013, 02:49 PM

come on we need more players...!!!!!

Posted by: mjda Apr 26 2013, 02:56 PM

12

Posted by: pavi39 Apr 27 2013, 01:54 PM

5

Posted by: aceecards Apr 27 2013, 02:22 PM

more more more


Posted by: captkirk42 Apr 27 2013, 05:34 PM

UGH just under .500 Come On Folks this is gonna be FUN biggrin.gif biggrin.gif

Posted by: aceecards Apr 27 2013, 06:15 PM

need be if we only get 8 we will each get two teams tomorrow!

Posted by: bajmurray Apr 27 2013, 07:39 PM

I'll take 9

Posted by: urbanmonk Apr 27 2013, 09:37 PM

I'll take #7 if it hasn't been chosen...otherwise your pick.....thanks for the contest

Posted by: redwing40 Apr 28 2013, 12:51 AM

QUOTE(urbanmonk @ Apr 27 2013, 09:37 PM)
I'll take #7 if it hasn't been chosen...otherwise your pick.....thanks for the contest
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I took 7 ! smile.gif

Posted by: aceecards Apr 28 2013, 08:09 AM

well we got 9 teams so far

I assigned Dwight pick 1

We need 7 more players today or this is hosed?!!

Posted by: otis0220 Apr 28 2013, 11:41 AM

Think I'll go with 6.

Posted by: aceecards Apr 28 2013, 01:42 PM

n umbers taken
1 urbanmonk
2 busyb
3 alhil37
4 captnkirk
5 pavi
6 otis0220
7 redwing40
8 acee
9 bajmurray
10 booth
11 northicehero99
12 mjda
13 coolhand
14 gamerroy
15 boston 5761
16 obert 22

come on folks fill in those blanks

Posted by: aceecards Apr 28 2013, 01:43 PM

tomorrow if this is unfilled Ill take the missing spots and random them off to contestants already in

so some folks may get 2 chances!

Posted by: Boston5761 Apr 28 2013, 01:55 PM

15

Posted by: redwing40 Apr 28 2013, 02:44 PM

5 more to go! smile.gif

Posted by: redwing40 Apr 28 2013, 06:04 PM

Sending out friendly reminders to Hockey Folk Steve of the Contest who hasn't entered as yet! smile.gif

Posted by: GamerRoy Apr 28 2013, 06:06 PM

14

Posted by: alhill37 Apr 28 2013, 07:11 PM

I take 3

Posted by: aceecards Apr 28 2013, 09:04 PM

need 3 more

Posted by: Cool_Hand_Flash Apr 29 2013, 07:52 AM

I was asked ever so kindly to join this lol tongue.gif

13!

Posted by: busyb85 Apr 29 2013, 02:13 PM

I will take 2! Thanks for the contest!

Posted by: aceecards Apr 29 2013, 04:58 PM

1 spot left

Posted by: obert22 Apr 29 2013, 05:43 PM

I'll take the last one. Whatever number that is! wink.gif

Posted by: aceecards Apr 29 2013, 08:08 PM

ok we are full

time for randomization

Posted by: aceecards Apr 29 2013, 08:09 PM

1 toronto
2 detroit
3 vancouver
4 minnesota
5 washington
6 montreal
7 san jose
8 chicago
9 pittsburgh
10 rangers
11 bruins
12 lakings
13 islanders
14 ottawa
15 blues
16 ducks

ok random produces this after 3 tries!

now lets assign numbers

Posted by: aceecards Apr 29 2013, 08:10 PM

and assignments

1 toronto urbanmonk
2 detroit busyb
3 vancouver alhil37
4 minnesota capt kirk
5 washington pavi39
6 montreal otis0220
7 san jose redwing40
8 chicago acee
9 pittsburgh bajmurray
10 rangers booth
11 bruins NIH99
12 lakings mjda
13 islanders coolhand
14 ottawa gameroy
15 blues boston5761
16 ducks obert22

Posted by: aceecards Apr 29 2013, 08:10 PM

good luck everyone hopefully I will have scores updated Wednesday night sometime. busy week at work

Posted by: aceecards Apr 29 2013, 08:47 PM

aww man

I hate the blackhawks

I wanted the pens

Posted by: urbanmonk Apr 29 2013, 10:14 PM

QUOTE(aceecards @ Apr 29 2013, 06:47 PM)
aww man

I hate the blackhawks

I wanted the pens
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Trade you for the Leafs wink.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif

Posted by: northicehero99 Apr 30 2013, 05:11 AM

QUOTE(aceecards @ Apr 29 2013, 08:47 PM)
aww man

I hate the blackhawks
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Hawks should be there based on their regular season performance.

Not sure on the Bruins based on the way they finished the season, but we all start over with a clean slate. laugh.gif

Posted by: captkirk42 Apr 30 2013, 08:11 AM

Missed my Caps by one. Oh well guess I'll see how wild the Wild get. huh.gif

Posted by: redwing40 Apr 30 2013, 05:56 PM

Hmm! The Sharks?

Posted by: GamerRoy Apr 30 2013, 06:17 PM

hmm the sens gonna be a a LONG series lol

Posted by: aceecards May 1 2013, 07:14 PM

AFTER 6/17
Playing for Lord Preston Stanley's Chalice Now!
GAME 5 IN THE BOOKS

Hawks +16
Bruins +18


Not Playing any more
Pens +9
sHARKS +3
Ducks +3
Kings +2
Sens +1
Rangers -2
Blues -2
wings -4
Caps -4
Leafs -4
Canucks -7
Isles -8
Wild -10
Canadiens -11

Posted by: aceecards May 2 2013, 06:21 PM

prize pack announced in post 1 at bottom.

Posted by: northicehero99 May 3 2013, 11:10 AM

QUOTE(aceecards @ May 2 2013, 06:21 PM)
prize pack announced in post 1 at bottom.
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Nice prize package, thanks for hosting!

Posted by: redwing40 May 4 2013, 10:39 AM

Sweet Prize package Steve!

Looks like my Sharks got another win!

Posted by: aceecards May 4 2013, 02:20 PM

QUOTE(redwing40 @ May 4 2013, 10:39 AM)
Sweet Prize package Steve!

Looks like my Sharks got another win!
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huh what.. your sharks..

the big red winged wheel in the sky just stopped turning!

Posted by: aceecards May 5 2013, 07:34 AM

standings updated

Posted by: obert22 May 5 2013, 08:03 AM

Oh ya Hiller hooks me up! smile.gif


Posted by: urbanmonk May 5 2013, 08:21 AM

QUOTE(aceecards @ May 5 2013, 05:34 AM)
standings updated
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I know you a Blues fan and all but how are they at +21? wink.gif laugh.gif

Posted by: aceecards May 5 2013, 09:21 AM

QUOTE(urbanmonk @ May 5 2013, 08:21 AM)
I know you a Blues fan and all but how are they at +21? wink.gif  laugh.gif
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cause!

that's how many opportunities they squandered last night!

Posted by: alhill37 May 6 2013, 08:51 PM

The CANUCKS are only good to me in group breaks i can see that this challange is going to be hard to win for me

Posted by: aceecards May 7 2013, 07:28 PM

anyone can win

Posted by: alhill37 May 7 2013, 07:58 PM

Yeah anyone can win but with possible being tonights last game for the Canucks and I am at -6 lol


Posted by: redwing40 May 7 2013, 08:10 PM

QUOTE(alhill37 @ May 7 2013, 07:58 PM)
Yeah anyone can win but with possible being tonights last game for the Canucks and I am at -6 lol
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laugh.gif Yeah, but they might make a huge comeback to win the series! rolleyes.gif

Dont feel bad, I got the sharks, but some reason I'm in the lead I think! blink.gif

Edit:
Here, let me slab this in here laugh.gif

AFTER 5/6

PENS +5
BRUINS +4
SHARKS +6
DUCKS +4
sens +5
caps +2
BLUES 0
HAWKS +3
WILD -3
KINGS 0
DEADWINGS -4
CANUCKS -6
habs -5
rangers -2
LEAFS -4
ISLES -5

Posted by: northicehero99 May 8 2013, 11:30 AM

QUOTE(alhill37 @ May 7 2013, 07:58 PM)
Yeah anyone can win but with possible being tonights last game for the Canucks and I am at -6 lol
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Too bad this isn't Lord Stanley's golf challenge, you might actually have a good score. laugh.gif

Posted by: aceecards May 8 2013, 12:12 PM

QUOTE(northicehero99 @ May 8 2013, 11:30 AM)
Too bad this isn't Lord Stanley's golf challenge, you might actually have a good score.  laugh.gif
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Priceless. We need a mastercard commercial! laugh.gif

Posted by: alhill37 May 9 2013, 06:46 PM

Good luck guys with everyone still remaining

Posted by: redwing40 May 9 2013, 08:32 PM

QUOTE(alhill37 @ May 9 2013, 06:46 PM)
Good luck guys with everyone still remaining
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Thanks Alan! Didnt think the Sharks would sweep the Canucks! laugh.gif

Posted by: aceecards May 10 2013, 08:29 AM

didnt someone complain about getting the senators? laugh.gif

Posted by: captkirk42 May 10 2013, 09:19 AM

I'm out. The Wild Was Whiffed. My Caps are still in barely but they gotta shake this Rangers Curse. blink.gif blink.gif

Posted by: GamerRoy May 10 2013, 06:41 PM

yes i did lol

Posted by: redwing40 May 10 2013, 10:07 PM

QUOTE(aceecards @ May 10 2013, 08:29 AM)
didnt someone complain about getting the senators?  laugh.gif
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laugh.gif Who are the Senators? Oh, that team! laugh.gif Cant believe the Habs got bumped!

Posted by: aceecards May 11 2013, 07:03 AM

bye bye blues

Posted by: redwing40 May 11 2013, 07:10 AM

QUOTE(aceecards @ May 11 2013, 07:03 AM)
bye bye blues
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sad.gif Sorry to hear that Steve!

Posted by: aceecards May 11 2013, 07:40 AM

QUOTE(redwing40 @ May 11 2013, 07:10 AM)
sad.gif Sorry to hear that Steve!
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great series even if it went the wrong way for me.

Posted by: redwing40 May 11 2013, 07:53 AM

QUOTE(aceecards @ May 11 2013, 07:40 AM)
great series even if it went the wrong way for me.
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Yeah, same with the Duck and Wings when the ducks knock them off on sunday! Sorry but the Wings are just getting lucky unsure.gif

Posted by: aceecards May 13 2013, 08:58 AM

red wings did what they were supposed to

JUST WISH MY BLUES HAD TOO

Posted by: captkirk42 May 14 2013, 09:02 AM

Rangers Curse Strikes Caps once again. mad.gif Heartbreaking but not surprised. Just glad the Caps squeezed into the playoffs.

Come on Bruins Sweep those guys in blue.

Posted by: aceecards May 14 2013, 02:56 PM

what a game last night between the bruins and Maple leafs.

Im sure the maple leafs are waking up today going..

Whhhaaaaa....?

Posted by: urbanmonk May 15 2013, 01:46 AM

QUOTE(aceecards @ May 14 2013, 12:56 PM)
what a game last night between the bruins and Maple leafs.

Im sure the maple leafs are waking up today going..

Whhhaaaaa....?
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Yep, well I'm out of contest now wink.gif gl to everyone still alive.

Posted by: captkirk42 May 15 2013, 08:12 AM

QUOTE(urbanmonk @ May 15 2013, 02:46 AM)
Yep, well I'm out of contest now wink.gif gl to everyone still alive.
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Wait there was a contest? huh.gif OH yeah I got knocked out of the contest when the Wild lost. Then when the Caps lost... sad.gif sad.gif crybaby.gif crybaby.gif crybaby.gif

Oh well anybody got some Nick Backstrom Auto cards to cheer me up? wink.gif

Posted by: aceecards May 15 2013, 09:05 AM

amazingly the deadwings are the only team left with a deficit in goal differential!

the rangers couldve been except the pounding they gave the caps

scores updated page 2 thru 5/14

Posted by: northicehero99 May 15 2013, 11:15 AM

QUOTE(captkirk42 @ May 15 2013, 08:12 AM)
Wait there was a contest? huh.gif  OH yeah I got knocked out of the contest when the Wild lost. Then when the Caps lost... sad.gif  sad.gif  crybaby.gif  crybaby.gif  crybaby.gif

Oh well anybody got some Nick Backstrom Auto cards to cheer me up? wink.gif
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The Wild lost and the Caps lost huh?!?!? Down to 8 teams now, will be interesting to see who remains after round 2. Didn't think the Rangers or Red Wings would advance, but expected Boston, Pittsburgh, Chicago to move on.

Posted by: alhill37 May 15 2013, 11:33 PM

I was the first one out in this contest and I am not even in last place. Good Luck to the remaining teams

Posted by: redwing40 May 16 2013, 03:30 PM

ahh, nevermind, DeadWings! blowup.gif nopity.gif

Posted by: busyb85 May 16 2013, 06:24 PM

Can my Deadwings make it to a positive differential? biggrin.gif

Posted by: redwing40 May 16 2013, 06:51 PM

QUOTE(busyb85 @ May 16 2013, 06:24 PM)
Can my Deadwings make it to a positive differential? biggrin.gif
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Brother I hope! At least one win against the Blackhawks, which as much as a Redwing fan I'am, them Hawks are looking good! But. ..

Posted by: aceecards May 17 2013, 12:44 PM

rangers bruins game last night was quite entertaining.

Did not know that it was the first time in 40+ years they had met in playoffs.

Kind of a weird fact being they are in the same conference and were original 6'ers

Posted by: northicehero99 May 17 2013, 01:18 PM

QUOTE(aceecards @ May 17 2013, 12:44 PM)
rangers bruins game last night was quite entertaining.

Did not know that it was the first time in 40+ years they had met in playoffs.

Kind of a weird fact being they are in the same conference and were original 6'ers
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Was a good game would have liked it to go 7 OTs though. laugh.gif laugh.gif

Posted by: bajmurray May 17 2013, 02:48 PM

QUOTE(aceecards @ May 17 2013, 11:44 AM)
rangers bruins game last night was quite entertaining.

Did not know that it was the first time in 40+ years they had met in playoffs.

Kind of a weird fact being they are in the same conference and were original 6'ers
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What's even weirder is that I remember watching that series on TV! It doesn't seem like 40 years has passed!!

Posted by: redwing40 May 17 2013, 04:42 PM

QUOTE(bajmurray @ May 17 2013, 02:48 PM)
What's even weirder is that I remember watching that series on TV! It doesn't seem like 40 years has passed!!
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Todays my Birthday, I'm 43, Dont ring a bell with me, Lol! I was born in Philly and raised there till 1977, then moved to Michigan, just remember the Flyer's winning the Cup, went to a playoff game the year they won, was it 75? or 76 or did they go two Cups in a row? yeah, 40 years ago, gees! blink.gif

Posted by: aceecards May 17 2013, 04:56 PM

QUOTE(redwing40 @ May 17 2013, 04:42 PM)
Todays my Birthday, I'm 43, Dont ring a bell with me, Lol! I was born in Philly and raised there till 1977, then moved to Michigan, just remember the Flyer's winning the Cup, went to a playoff game the year they won, was it 75? or 76 or did they go two Cups in a row? yeah, 40 years ago, gees!  blink.gif
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the broad street bullies
Clarke, barber, parent..great team

Posted by: redwing40 May 19 2013, 08:30 AM

Sharks going down fast, Red Wings up a game: )

Posted by: aceecards May 22 2013, 01:25 PM

scores updated sorry got behind

Posted by: aceecards May 23 2013, 05:46 PM

pens take commanding lead after butt whipping they gave sens last night

could we see a clincher tonight or two?

Posted by: redwing40 May 23 2013, 06:54 PM

Not sure Steve, The Wings are unpredictable, and Boston, what can you say, they are gonna put their hearts into this series, like the leafs!

Posted by: redwing40 May 25 2013, 05:48 PM

I see LA taking this series against the Sharks! And GO WINGS!

Posted by: aceecards May 26 2013, 10:47 AM

eastern conference final is all set

B's vs Pens

Should be a great scoring series as neither teams goalies have looked very good.

Kings could gain a return tonight but I have a feeling the wings and hawks will go 7

Posted by: aceecards May 27 2013, 09:46 AM

hawks and wings tonight

will wild wild west go down to 2 game 7's?


Posted by: redwing40 May 27 2013, 01:40 PM

QUOTE(aceecards @ May 27 2013, 09:46 AM)
hawks and wings tonight

will wild wild west go down to 2 game 7's?
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I hope the Wings rap it up tonight wink.gif

Posted by: aceecards May 28 2013, 08:06 AM

1 MORE TEAM WILL BE ON THE GOLF COURSE TOMORROW

WHO YA GOT SHARKS OR DEFENDING CHAMP KINGS AT HOME?

hawks vs wings back in chicago tomorrow night! game 7

Posted by: northicehero99 May 28 2013, 08:14 AM

QUOTE(aceecards @ May 28 2013, 08:06 AM)
1 MORE TEAM WILL BE ON THE GOLF COURSE TOMORROW

WHO YA GOT SHARKS OR DEFENDING CHAMP KINGS AT HOME?

hawks vs wings back in chicago tomorrow night! game 7
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I'd like to see some new blood from the west like the Sharks.

Thought the penalty shot was iffy, especially in the playoffs, they rarely get awarded for plays like that during the regular season. But Game 7s bring in more revenue, I guess? It was a slashing penalty, the kind of which many have been uncalled during these playoffs, so it should have been a penalty, but not a penalty shot IMO.

Posted by: redwing40 May 28 2013, 04:48 PM

Like the Sharks to pull it off, but man my hair is turning more grey from the Hawks/Wings series, game 7 it is


Most loyal Red Wings fan on TCC! Thanks staff! Might want to take that down if we lose! Lol!




Posted by: aceecards May 29 2013, 08:25 AM

HAWKS AND WINGS GAME 7

THEN ONTO CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Posted by: redwing40 May 29 2013, 10:25 AM

Looks like I'm out, thanks again Steve for the contest

Posted by: northicehero99 May 29 2013, 11:31 AM

QUOTE(redwing40 @ May 29 2013, 10:25 AM)
Looks like I'm out, thanks again Steve for the contest
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Bummer, I was rooting for the Sharks.

Looks like this is all that is left from teams playing:
2 detroit busyb
8 chicago acee
^one of these two will be golfing tomorrow. laugh.gif

9 pittsburgh bajmurray
11 bruins NIH99
12 lakings mjda

Posted by: redwing40 May 29 2013, 07:01 PM

Game 7 begins in 5 minutes, Wings/Hawks? Crazy stuff I tell ya, anyones game tonight, these games are why I love this sport, "GO WINGS! Lol!

Posted by: northicehero99 May 30 2013, 11:06 AM

QUOTE(redwing40 @ May 29 2013, 07:01 PM)
Game 7 begins in 5 minutes, Wings/Hawks? Crazy stuff I tell ya, anyones game tonight, these games are why I love this sport, "GO WINGS! Lol!
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Sorry to see it but the Wings blew a 3-1 series lead. Not sure on that disallowed goal either, bad call by ref. Of course it did not matter in the end, still I really don't like plays like that where they call a penalty away from the action going on.

Posted by: aceecards May 30 2013, 11:34 AM

sorry redwing40 , but waukon wouldve gotten killed in chicago capone style if hawks would of lost

Posted by: redwing40 May 30 2013, 03:06 PM

Its all good, was a good run for them, stupid calls, and yeah if the wings won that game, there would have been a riot! better luck next year!

Posted by: aceecards Jun 2 2013, 07:04 AM

wow what an opening night of the conf finals

shocking actually

Posted by: northicehero99 Jun 2 2013, 09:04 AM

QUOTE(aceecards @ Jun 2 2013, 07:04 AM)
wow what an opening night of the conf finals

shocking actually
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Yeah shocking from a Pens standpoint, but the bounces went the Bruins way and Rask was a wall. Not over yet, but either going to be a real short series or a long one.

Posted by: aceecards Jun 2 2013, 10:10 AM

QUOTE(northicehero99 @ Jun 2 2013, 09:04 AM)
Yeah shocking from a Pens standpoint, but the bounces went the Bruins way and Rask was a wall.  Not over yet, but either going to be a real short series or a long one.
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I was shocked at the chippiness of the pens.

Posts were bigger detriment than Rask in my opinion last night

Posted by: aceecards Jun 3 2013, 05:03 PM

cant believe the hawks actually chased quick last night

Posted by: northicehero99 Jun 4 2013, 11:04 AM

QUOTE(aceecards @ Jun 3 2013, 05:03 PM)
cant believe the hawks actually chased quick last night
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Yeah, now the Bruins chased Vokoun and Fluery did not look much better. sad.gif Wouldn't be as upset if the Pens were actually losing but in the games, but they are being completely shut down. Guess that roster only looks good on paper? unsure.gif

Posted by: aceecards Jun 4 2013, 05:14 PM

and the bruins claim the lead with the pounding they dished out to the flightless birds from steel city!

Posted by: aceecards Jun 6 2013, 09:43 AM

wow the wheels have fallen off the pens bus!

I heard Doc Emrick say the other night that the last 4 stanley cup winners are playing in the conference championship and that hadnt happened since the days of the original six back in the 40's

Amazing fact!

that is why I say Doc is the best announcer in all of sports.

Posted by: northicehero99 Jun 6 2013, 11:13 AM

QUOTE(aceecards @ Jun 6 2013, 09:43 AM)
wow the wheels have fallen off the pens bus!

I heard Doc Emrick say the other night that the last 4 stanley cup winners are playing in the conference championship and that hadnt happened since the days of the original six back in the 40's

Amazing fact!

that is why I say Doc is the best announcer in all of sports.
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Yep, Pittsburgh 09, Chicago 10, Bruins 11, and the Kings 12. Right now it looks like it might be Chicago vs Boston, but it could change to LA vs Boston.

Posted by: aceecards Jun 7 2013, 09:16 PM

dang boston just scored

Posted by: redwing40 Jun 7 2013, 10:15 PM

Boston goes to the Finals!

Posted by: northicehero99 Jun 8 2013, 06:57 AM

Yep, one of the worst 4 game performances I have ever seen, not even a threat to be in it with 2 goals in 4+ games. Great job by Boston on goaltending and defense. Bylsma will probably be fired. A lot of questioning why Iginla is playing on a 3rd line and guys like Tyler Kennedy and Matt Cooke are playing on Malkin's line. Why even trade for Iginla if you are not going to pair him with Crosby or Malkin?

Posted by: aceecards Jun 8 2013, 07:22 AM

promote granato to hc

Posted by: redwing40 Jun 8 2013, 07:44 AM

QUOTE(northicehero99 @ Jun 8 2013, 06:57 AM)
Yep, one of the worst 4 game performances I have ever seen, not even a threat to be in it with 2 goals in 4+ games.  Great job by Boston on goaltending and defense.  Bylsma will probably be fired.  A lot of questioning why Iginla is playing on a 3rd line and guys like Tyler Kennedy and Matt Cooke are playing on Malkin's line.  Why even trade for Iginla if you are not going to pair him with Crosby or Malkin?
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Really Iggy was on a 3rd line? Really thought they would do better, plus rumors going around that Malkin would get traded if they didn't make the Finals, just rumors anyways! Sorry about your Pens Brian!

Posted by: northicehero99 Jun 8 2013, 08:03 AM

QUOTE(redwing40 @ Jun 8 2013, 07:44 AM)
Really Iggy was on a 3rd line? Really thought they would do better, plus rumors going around that Malkin would get traded if they didn't make the Finals, just rumors anyways! Sorry about your Pens Brian!
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Yes, Iggy and Neal are both right wings so it was an issue to put him on Malkin's line, but he could have been slid into Crosby's line moving Kunitz or Dupuis to Malkin's line. Feel he was really not worth getting for the way he was used. He did however look a little slow, not hating on him, just not as fast as he used to be, but so did Jagr.

As for Malkin, he has a year left, not sure they will get rid of him, but it is possible. I heard on a local radio show that he has a $15M offer to play in the Russian hockey league once his contract expires here, so who knows.

They have lots of free agents, so expecting they will not re-sign Cooke, Iggy, Morrow, Murray, and same with Letang. Letang is supposedly asking Crosby / Malkin money, so I doubt they will bring him back, especially after his poor playoff play this year as he was on the ice for 7 of the Bruins 12 goals. Offseason moves are all we have left to talk about in Pittsburgh. laugh.gif

Posted by: aceecards Jun 9 2013, 06:52 AM

an all original six final


what a great game between the hawks and kings last night

Posted by: aceecards Jun 9 2013, 07:00 AM

QUOTE(northicehero99 @ Jun 8 2013, 08:03 AM)
Yes, Iggy and Neal are both right wings so it was an issue to put him on Malkin's line, but he could have been slid into Crosby's line moving Kunitz or Dupuis to Malkin's line.  Feel he was really not worth getting for the way he was used.  He did however look a little slow, not hating on him, just not as fast as he used to be, but so did Jagr.

As for Malkin, he has a year left, not sure they will get rid of him, but it is possible.  I heard on a local radio show that he has a $15M offer to play in the Russian hockey league once his contract expires here, so who knows.

They have lots of free agents, so expecting they will not re-sign Cooke, Iggy, Morrow, Murray, and same with Letang.  Letang is supposedly asking Crosby / Malkin money, so I doubt they will bring him back, especially after his poor playoff play this year as he was on the ice for 7 of the Bruins 12 goals.  Offseason moves are all we have left to talk about in Pittsburgh.  laugh.gif
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I see other problems for the Pens

and it starts in net maybe a luongo for fleury trade? unsure.gif

Malkin isn't going anywhere , he loves America as does ovie, neither will risk going home after the locomotiv airline accident or Putin and the government threatening to close the curtain again.

Losing Staal hurt more than anything and sutter was just not a capable replacement. The defense continues to just hoover. Martin played better this season but still nowhere near what could've been. If letang wants money he should've played his butt off.

At times this postseason, the Crosby and malkin linest appeared that they were playing dump and chase and nobody chased, other times the boys used their god given skills to carry the puck in and cause nightmare matchups in the zone and that is when they could've been the most successful, but every pass , every slide seemed a bit off.

Lemieux isn't going to shake the team up too much other than behind the bench and maybe in net. He has 2 of the greats in their prime, a fairly new stadium and he just isn't going to rattle the chain too much!



Posted by: aceecards Jun 9 2013, 07:14 AM

Now about this final matchup

Man I see a 6 or 7 game Barn Burner

Hawks have more finesse and are more solid in goal

B's have a lot of grit and a pest named marchand

What does history tell us

What? wait there is no historical precedence? Thes teams have been playing since 1927 and they never met in the cup finals?

WOW!


Posted by: northicehero99 Jun 9 2013, 08:22 AM

QUOTE(aceecards @ Jun 9 2013, 07:00 AM)
I see other problems for the Pens

and it starts in net maybe a luongo for fleury trade?  unsure.gif

Malkin isn't going anywhere , he loves America as does ovie, neither will risk going home after the locomotiv airline accident or Putin and the government threatening to close the curtain again.

Losing Staal hurt more than anything and sutter was just not a capable replacement. The defense continues to just hoover. Martin played better this season but still nowhere near what could've been. If letang wants money he should've played his butt off.

At times this postseason, the Crosby and malkin linest appeared that they were playing dump and chase and nobody chased, other times the boys used their god given skills to carry the puck in and cause nightmare matchups in the zone and that is when they could've been the most successful, but every pass , every slide seemed a bit off.

Lemieux isn't going to shake the team up too much other than behind the bench and maybe in net. He has 2 of the greats in their prime, a fairly new stadium and he just isn't going to rattle the chain too much!
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Fluery could be gone, yes, but again not sure, cannot blame him for a defense that isn't playing much defense. Of all the things that could happen this is one that is most probable due to the failure to start him after Vokoun lost in game 2 of the Bruins series. Granted he did not look good in replacement, but who does mopping up after that many games off. I think they give him another year and see how it goes.

Sutter was not a great replacement for Staal, but it is what it is, let Staal go for nothing or get something for him? The whole 3rd and 4th lines have been very limited in their goal production this year. It was even more apparent against the Bruins.

As for Malkin, if you were him being offered to play for what you make here and knowing the language and country what would you do? In addition, you know you would be the best player in the league and never be in someones shadow, the temptation to go home would be pretty great.

As for Lemieux he knows this city and these fans and even he himself wants to win! I don't think he will sit around after this loss, his coach was given every available tool to produce a champion and didn't. Now it comes down to where the blame falls, Fluery, Bylsma, Letang, etc, etc.

Posted by: northicehero99 Jun 9 2013, 08:28 AM

QUOTE(aceecards @ Jun 9 2013, 07:14 AM)
Now about this final matchup

Man I see a 6 or 7 game Barn Burner

Hawks have more finesse and are more solid in goal

B's have a lot of grit and a pest named marchand

What does history tell us

What? wait there is no historical precedence? Thes teams have been playing since 1927 and they never met in the cup finals?

WOW!
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As for the finals, if Rask stays as hot as he was against the Pens they could pull it out. I would favor Rask over Crawford as long as the Bruins play like the have the last 2 series. They will however have to take less penalties as I think the Hawks powerplay can dominate. In addition, the Hawks seem to have more speed and play a faster transition game. I am expecting the Hawks to win it all, as Toronto's fast play nearly eliminated the B's in round 1. If the B's can figure a way to slow it down and shut down the Hawks, then maybe, but it will probably take 6 or 7 games if they win.

Posted by: aceecards Jun 13 2013, 08:55 AM

WHAT a game 1

man are we in for some high drama!


Posted by: northicehero99 Jun 14 2013, 11:49 AM

Game 1 down, how many more to go?

Posted by: captkirk42 Jun 14 2013, 12:08 PM

QUOTE(northicehero99 @ Jun 14 2013, 12:49 PM)
Game 1 down, how many more to go?
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I hope 5 but maybe just 4 more. unsure.gif

Posted by: redwing40 Jun 16 2013, 10:27 AM

Series Tied, Boston up one! smile.gif

Posted by: northicehero99 Jun 16 2013, 11:07 AM

QUOTE(redwing40 @ Jun 16 2013, 10:27 AM)
Series Tied, Boston up one! smile.gif
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Didn't see the game, but I think that would be the only way the Bruins would win is if they can hold the Hawks to 1-2 goals a game.

Posted by: aceecards Jun 16 2013, 11:22 AM

well 2 games down

Posted by: northicehero99 Jun 18 2013, 11:34 AM

QUOTE(aceecards @ Jun 16 2013, 11:22 AM)
well 2 games down
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Now 3 game done, how many remaining, who knows? It seems like this post-season has gone on forever with the fitting of the schedule between building availability and NBC. That wouldn't be a problem if my Pens were playing, but it just seems to be dragging out now. laugh.gif laugh.gif I just want to see the cup raised then move on to saying goodbye to the free agents.

Posted by: aceecards Jun 18 2013, 12:46 PM

QUOTE(northicehero99 @ Jun 18 2013, 11:34 AM)
Now 3 game done, how many remaining, who knows?  It seems like this post-season has gone on forever with the fitting of the schedule between building availability and NBC.  That wouldn't be a problem if my Pens were playing, but it just seems to be dragging out now.  laugh.gif laugh.gif  I just want to see the cup raised then move on to saying goodbye to the free agents.
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but you are inline for one big goodie package

Posted by: redwing40 Jun 18 2013, 01:34 PM

QUOTE(northicehero99 @ Jun 18 2013, 11:34 AM)
Now 3 game done, how many remaining, who knows?  It seems like this post-season has gone on forever with the fitting of the schedule between building availability and NBC.  That wouldn't be a problem if my Pens were playing, but it just seems to be dragging out now.  laugh.gif laugh.gif  I just want to see the cup raised then move on to saying goodbye to the free agents.
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Lol! laugh.gif Go Boston! laugh.gif laugh.gif Yeah, cant wait to see what the free agents this year coming are gonna do on the red Wings end of it, besides Datsyuk resigning, others need to go! JT, S, B, notice letters of the last name only, tell ya what, the way those rookies played, think Holland is gonna change things around!

Like the Hawks, Honestly! blink.gif But shooting for Boston, well since 2nd round of the playoff's after the Wings got beat! laugh.gif

Posted by: northicehero99 Jun 19 2013, 05:39 AM

QUOTE(aceecards @ Jun 18 2013, 12:46 PM)
but you are inline for one big goodie package
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It ain't over, did we quit when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor, heck no! Think this one might go 6 or 7 and nothing is locked up for either team as I think the Hawks can rebound back. Just seems so long ago since the regular season ended. laugh.gif

Posted by: aceecards Jun 20 2013, 07:13 AM

best of three series now, with chi-town having home ice for starters!

what a series what a game last night!

Posted by: northicehero99 Jun 20 2013, 03:13 PM

QUOTE(aceecards @ Jun 20 2013, 07:13 AM)
best of three series now, with chi-town having home ice for starters!

what a series what a game last night!
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Yep, was an exciting game with lots of goals and the Hawks never gave up the lead. Bruins don't want to play those types of games or they will be going home empty handed.

Posted by: northicehero99 Jun 20 2013, 03:14 PM

Based on history will either be Hawks in 6 or Bruins in 7 as most of the recent Cups have been won on the road.

Posted by: aceecards Jun 22 2013, 10:25 PM

well just like the cup finals this contest is going down to the wire

if hawks win one we finish in a tie?! dry.gif

Posted by: redwing40 Jun 23 2013, 11:12 AM

Shoot the Hawks won last night, don't look good for Boston!

Posted by: aceecards Jun 23 2013, 11:50 AM

with Bergeron and toews questionable for game 6 who knows

Posted by: northicehero99 Jun 23 2013, 04:54 PM

QUOTE(aceecards @ Jun 22 2013, 10:25 PM)
well just like the cup finals this contest is going down to the wire

if hawks win one we finish in a tie?! dry.gif
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That 3rd goal last night should have been disallowed! Clearly the Hawks player tripped the Bruin defender at the blue line forcing the turnover for the empty net. laugh.gif My guess is Hawks will win in Boston tomorrow night.

Posted by: redwing40 Jun 24 2013, 05:36 AM

QUOTE(northicehero99 @ Jun 23 2013, 04:54 PM)
  My guess is Hawks will win in Boston tomorrow night.
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Hmm, maybe I should start a Guess who will win the Cup Contest, still think Boston will win laugh.gif rolleyes.gif

Posted by: northicehero99 Jun 24 2013, 10:09 PM

QUOTE(redwing40 @ Jun 24 2013, 05:36 AM)
Hmm, maybe I should start a Guess who will win the Cup Contest, still think Boston will win  laugh.gif  rolleyes.gif
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Guess was based on history of the Cup mainly being won on the road. laugh.gif Great game, but horrible finish for the Bruins giving up 2 goals in 17 seconds. For a while there I thought we were heading to a game 7 or worst case OT, but I never thought they would give up two that quickly. Oh well, sometimes the puck just doesn't bounce your way. laugh.gif

Posted by: aceecards Jun 24 2013, 10:14 PM

wow

what a great finish

Brian its you and I in ot!

what do you want to do for it?

Posted by: northicehero99 Jun 24 2013, 10:23 PM

QUOTE(aceecards @ Jun 24 2013, 10:14 PM)
wow

what a great finish

Brian its  you and I in ot!

what do you want to do for it?
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Was a wild finish, great for Hawks fans, sad for Bruins fans.

Up to you on the contest, it was your contest, you make the rules.

Posted by: redwing40 Jun 25 2013, 05:34 AM

Congrats Brian and Host of the Contest, Congrats to the Hawks, both teams should be proud! kind of glad its over

Posted by: aceecards Jun 25 2013, 06:55 AM

onto to next year!

Lets go BLUES!

Posted by: northicehero99 Jun 25 2013, 11:34 AM

QUOTE(redwing40 @ Jun 25 2013, 05:34 AM)
Congrats Brian and Host of the Contest, Congrats to the Hawks, both teams should be proud! kind of glad its over
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Me too! laugh.gif This post season just seemed to drag on, so I was kind of glad when the Hawks came back to win. Think it had more to do with extending series to fit a TV schedule. I like it better when the teams play every other night, I think it keeps the intensity going and interest from the fans. When it isn't your team and you have to think about when the games are on, you loose interest as there are just too many other options with cable. Hey, I gotta see what is happening with the Ice Road Truckers!!! laugh.gif laugh.gif

Posted by: northicehero99 Jun 25 2013, 11:35 AM

QUOTE(aceecards @ Jun 25 2013, 06:55 AM)
onto to next year!

Lets go BLUES!
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Blues, nah, Lets GO PENS!!!! laugh.gif Now what to do with Letang, I smell a trade coming! laugh.gif

Posted by: aceecards Jun 25 2013, 01:18 PM

QUOTE(northicehero99 @ Jun 25 2013, 11:35 AM)
Blues, nah, Lets GO PENS!!!!  laugh.gif  Now what to do with Letang, I smell a trade coming!  laugh.gif
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BLues and pens in the cup final next year

Letang resigns a 3 year deal but the Pens can only dress 14 players due to salary cap limits..LOL crosby letang and malkin have to double shift all year and the backup goalie will have to play defense

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