gruven 530 Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Steelheads had a 2 point goal in the Colorado game crazy part was they almost did it again on an empty net at the end of the game. Soderberg chipped it out, landeskog carried it in And flipped it to Matthias who missed the empty net with a backhand. Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 It's funny how the match ups and distribution of our scores can change our wins and losses. I was curious to see how I would have done this round against Puck Warfare and Steelheads. Steelheads are leading Puck Warfare 3-2. I would have beat Steelheads 4-1 and I would be leading Puck Warfare 3-2 Ortenzio and I have a little bet matching Big M's and Dealers and Dealers are beating me 3-2 currently. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 The Finals will be much different than the first 3 rounds of the playoffs since there aren't any short game nights and most NHL teams play in most of our games. Here's how often each NHL team plays in the finals Nashville Predators 7 San Jose Sharks 7 Arizona Coyotes 6 Buffalo Sabres 6 Calgary Flames 6 Carolina Hurricanes 6 Florida Panthers 6 Los Angeles Kings 6 Montréal Canadiens 6 New York Islanders 6 Pittsburgh Penguins 6 Tampa Bay Lightning 6 Toronto Maple Leafs 6 Colorado Avalanche 5 Dallas Stars 5 Detroit Red Wings 5 New Jersey Devils 5 New York Rangers 5 Ottawa Senators 5 Washington Capitals 5 Anaheim Ducks 4 Boston Bruins 4 Chicago Blackhawks 4 Columbus Blue Jackets 4 Minnesota Wild 4 Philadelphia Flyers 4 Winnipeg Jets 4 Edmonton Oilers 3 St. Louis Blues 3 Vancouver Canucks 3 Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafs 142 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Well done, Chris. That's a powerful little team you've assembled there. Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Game 6 Tues March 22nd Conference Championships Matchups Steelheads 1.5 Puck Warfare 1.0 (Steelheads Win Series 4-2) Big M's 4.5 Scarborough Shooters 0.5 (Big M's Win Series 4-2) Reject Cup Final Matchup Underdogs 0.5 Eagles 1.5 (Series Is Tied 3-3) Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 GG Puck Warfare and Shooters We have a Game 7 in the Reject Cup. Time for it strike midnight for the Cinderella Steelheads as they meet the reality of the Big M's Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 14 NHL games on Saturday so will be strength against strength. I still might swap out Eriksson for Kesler or Kronwall for Krug and of course goalies can always be changed. Line-up Set For: 2016-03-26 Foward Line 1 Johnny Gaudreau, Alex Ovechkin, Nikita Kucherov Foward Line 2 Mark Scheifele, Jason Spezza, Loui Eriksson Defense Pair 1 John Klingberg, Roman Josi Defense Pair 2 Tyson Barrie, Torey Krug Goalie Goalies-A Los Angeles Overtime Player Johnny Gaudreau Link to post Share on other sites
gruven 530 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 GG Puck Warfare and Shooters We have a Game 7 in the Reject Cup. Time for it strike midnight for the Cinderella Steelheads as they meet the reality of the Big M's classic bully. Link to post Share on other sites
gruven 530 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Well done, Chris. That's a powerful little team you've assembled there. thanks jay. That series really could have gone either way. I was lucky to squeak out the close ones. Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 classic bully. Link to post Share on other sites
gruven 530 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Overconfidence is a killer bob. I know you're already trying to think up some kind of 'one for the thumb' expression for when you win. Ordering championship hats and champagne before you've won is bad karma. Link to post Share on other sites
gruven 530 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 On the other hand, the Steelheads refused to touch the conference champion trophy, and snubbed commissioner Negreanu by just skating to the dressing room after the game. This is a team that believes the real work is just starting. Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Oh, I'm the furthest thing from overconfident. We'll both have good lineups that are full for each game so while I will probably be the favourite in most if not all games it won't be by much. One concern I have this series is Ovi. He is in a bit of a slump and they say he's a bit banged up. With the Caps clinching the Eastern Conference I wouldn't be surprised if he gets some rest days and takes some games off. I just hope if they do it that they make the announcements well ahead of game time. Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Ovy comes to practice in a tshirt Nike shorts and sandals. You have to tell him practice means more Link to post Share on other sites
gruven 530 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Ovy comes to practice in a tshirt Nike shorts and sandals. You have to tell him practice means more I still have Ovi's phone number (gave it to Zach a few years ago so Zach could wake him up during the pens/caps series). On game nights I will be calling him every hour on the hour and sending hot Russian hookers to his hotel room. Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 I still have it too. Haven't used it though. Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 I still have Ovi's phone number (gave it to Zach a few years ago so Zach could wake him up during the pens/caps series). On game nights I will be calling him every hour on the hour and sending hot Russian hookers to his hotel room. the hookers will probably make him play better Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Oooh, he has an iPhone. I could text him and it wouldn't cost me anything. Link to post Share on other sites
bigguyren68 155 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Unlike other predictions, these are meant to insult and offend both finalists. #1 Eddie Shack Conference vs #1 Tiger Williams Conference Steelheads (56-25-1) +/- 167 vs Big M (52-25-5) +/- 263 vs Injuries Steelheads- Jeff Petry (MTL) gone for season Jannik Hansen (VAN) day to day Big M- Bryan Little (WIN) out for season Sami Vatanen (ANA) mid April Matt Duchene (COL) day to day Brandon Davidson (EDM) long term It has been a while since the top seeds from both conferences have made the finals. The Big M's have quickly opened up in Las Vegas as a 2-5 favorite over the Steelheads. Steelheads team owner Chris T. has had a Christmas list that is almost complete- Clinch first ever playoff berth, beat Mustangs on last day of season to clinch Presidents trophy , sit back during the bye and watch Cheap Thieves eliminate defending champs Canadian Gothic, knock-off the commissioner owned Cheap Thieves , defeat the West division winners, Puck "the Tarasenko's" Warfare. One "big" obstacle and check-mark remains to complete the perfect season. As for Big M, there are trying to maintain an impressive run of always having at least one AHL title every 3 years. Due to the changing landscape of AHL salaries and drafts, dynasties will be few and far between, so making the most of your opportunities is imperative. With titles by Whalers in 2014, and Gothic in 2015, team owner Bob M. will need to win this year to keep the "every 3 years" streak alive. Kinda funny that most snow tires have an average life span of 3 winters. Coincidence? As for the finals match-up, the full nights will mean plenty of points on the bench for both teams. During rounds 2 and 3, short nights have helped Steelheads as they had plenty of 7th-15th depth forwards so that decent line-ups were brought to the table every night. With the AHL finals played on mostly full NHL nights, the advantage should revert to Big M's as it is mostly a best on best match-up. Of the 7 games (42 forwards spots), Big M's will have 39 spots of 0.500+ players. Injuries to Little, Vatanen, and Duchene will hurt, but accountants always seem to find ways to cook the books and come out on top with a win. Expect some big scores as both teams will average over 3.0+ throughout the series. The numbers seem to point to Bob M's "not the biggest" Big M's prevailing over Chris T's "second smartest" Steelheads. Prediction Big M's in 6. Good luck to both teams. p.s. I am hoping there is a prop-bet on the side, that Chris wins, and we get to see Bob in a bunny suit on AHL draft day. 7 Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 That was a great great read. Youve outdone yourself, that was better than the reporting on the actual series!!! From the "this one is meant to offend" to the "snow tires have an avg life span of 3yrs"...gold Jerry, gold!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Yes looks like an iPhone Ovy is using: Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 How about the fact that OTTO is almost as big as OVY Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 How about the fact that OTTO is almost as big as OVY Otto definitely weighs more Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 I just dont think I wear flip flops enough to be able to consider myself a true hockey fan. Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 I can't wear that style of flip flops. Hurts my toes Link to post Share on other sites
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