NHL Playoff Predictions: 2011-12 Edition

[Kibblre]

I was waiting for this; I thought you were gone, Trev. Let's try to keep this drama free this year.

Eastern Conference:
(1) New York Rangers vs. (8) Ottawa Senators
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (7) Washington Capitals
(3) Florida Panthers vs. (6) New Jersey Devils
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers

Western Conference:
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings
(2) St. Louis Blues vs. (7) San Jose Sharks
(3) Phoenix Coyotes vs. (6) Chicago Blackhawks (I can dream, can't I?)
(4) Nashville Predators vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings

[Poison-]

Eastern Conference:
(1) New York Rangers vs. (8) Ottawa Senators 4-1
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (7) Washington Capitals 4-1
(3) Florida Panthers vs. (6) New Jersey Devils 4-2
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers 4-3

Western Conference:
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings 4-1
(2) St. Louis Blues vs. (7) San Jose Sharks 4-1
(3) Phoenix Coyotes vs. (6) Chicago Blackhawks 4-3
(4) Nashville Predators vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings 4-2

[T-Force]

Originally Posted by Kibblre

I was waiting for this; I thought you were gone, Trev. Let's try to keep this drama free this year.

/inb4ChicagoVancouverv4.0

I still haven't gotten a confirmation that you got my 3DS friend code. =P

EDIT: Possible avatar trend? =O
I count 4 avatars so far.

[kommisar]

it's funny cuz 2 people said vancouver will be out in 1st round

[Mike Weedmark]

I'm getting tired of Chicago vs Vancouver. Personally, I don't think Chicago is a very good team, and just happened to be on the plus side of an unpredictable sequence of flukes when they won. I'd prefer if Phoenix offed them in round one. They're unskilled and gooney, and not very exciting to watch. Also the idea that 3 playoff series makes a rivalry is kind of annoying. Rivalry is what teams from the same region build up over decades.

My picks are the same as Poison's.

[Hateandhatred]

Eastern Conference:
(1) New York Rangers vs. (8) Ottawa Senators in 5
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (7) Washington Capitals in 7
(3) Florida Panthers vs. (6) New Jersey Devils in 7
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers in 6

Western Conference:
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings in 5
(2) St. Louis Blues vs. (7) San Jose Sharks in 4 (omg I actually say that)
(3) Phoenix Coyotes vs. (6) Chicago Blackhawks in 6
(4) Nashville Predators vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings in 5

Lmfao

[Poison-]

I will never understand anyone that picks Florida over New Jersey. But hey, maybe they'll beat them... :/

[Im Vince]

Originally Posted by Poison-

I will never understand anyone that picks Florida over New Jersey. But hey, maybe they'll beat them... :/

They both have the same kind of team, and they play similar styles. Both could win.

Also, if you check the games they played against each other this season, there is no neat advantage to either team:

1. NJ @ FLA : 3-4
2. NJ @ FLA : 3-2 (shootout)
3. FLA @ NJ : 2-5 (2 empty netters)
4. FLA @ NJ : 3-1 (1 empty netter)

Counting regular time goals, we get an even 11-11 for the season. Either could win.

[Sky Kitten]

So I did the tallying for each pick, and out of 14 participants, here is what was tallied:

STANLEY CUP FINAL:
7-7 (tied!)


Of course this will be edited if more participants post their picks.

[T-Force]

Cheers, Ally. Thanks for the assistance. =)
Also, 21? That's already higher than any round last year.
SUCCESS!! (I'm gonna go broke.)

[All_That_Chaz]

Originally Posted by Mike Weedmark

My picks are the same as Poison's.

You mean the same as mine and everyone else who just copied what I did.

I picked Chicago over Phoenix before it was cool. #hipsterhockeyfan

On Florida/New Jersey, NJ is just about the hottest team in hockey right now, and Florida had a weak record in a terrible division. As much as I hate the devils, NJ is the superior team.

[trumaestro]

I want Philly to win just so there isn't sidney crosby this and sidney crosby that after the first round.

[All_That_Chaz]

Pittsburgh spent the last week of the season employing their "Injure everyone on the Flyers so we can beat them in the playoffs" strategy. Personally I think we should Broad Street Blow Their Brains Out all over the ice. #PenguinsAreDirtyCowards

[Poison-]

Originally Posted by All_That_Chaz

On Florida/New Jersey, NJ is just about the hottest team in hockey right now, and Florida had a weak record in a terrible division. As much as I hate the devils, NJ is the superior team.

Thank you.

[Mike Weedmark]

Love the Pittsburgh hate.

[T-Force]

Originally Posted by All_That_Chaz

#hipsterhockeyfan

Originally Posted by All_That_Chaz

#PenguinsAreDirtyCowards

First FFRSpace and now TwiFFeR? Sheesh.

Also, if the 50% of you who made the same picks end up going 8-for-8, I'm going to go broke. ;__;

Donations please? I kid.


Kind of. If you want to make some, be my guest, but I won't ask.

[Kibblre]

Originally Posted by T-Force

/inb4ChicagoVancouverv4.0

I still haven't gotten a confirmation that you got my 3DS friend code. =P

EDIT: Possible avatar trend? =O
I count 4 avatars so far.

I never got anything about it. Do I have to add yours? I don't play my 3DS all too often.

[kommisar]

Originally Posted by All_That_Chaz

Pittsburgh spent the last week of the season employing their "Injure everyone on the Flyers so we can beat them in the playoffs" strategy. Personally I think we should Broad Street Blow Their Brains Out all over the ice. #PenguinsAreDirtyCowards

broad street bullies sup


crosby is a whiny bitch though

[Poison-]

Originally Posted by kommisar

crosby is a whiny bitch though

Best player in the world though.

[Suicidalfatman]

Eastern Conference:
(1) New York Rangers vs. (8) Ottawa Senators
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (7) Washington Capitals
(3) Florida Panthers vs. (6) New Jersey Devils
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers

Western Conference:
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings
(2) St. Louis Blues vs. (7) San Jose Sharks
(3) Phoenix Coyotes vs. (6) Chicago Blackhawks
(4) Nashville Predators vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings