NHL Playoffs!

[Flying Orca]

Originally Posted by Dru Edwards

LOL, you're right. The difference is that Babcock will insist his players play to their abilities. If you don't give your best effort (i.e. Kessel//Phaneuf) you'll sit or be traded. A rebuild can be exciting and Toronto has their first piece in play now.

All kidding aside, I wish the Leafs and their fans well. The more strong Canadian teams, the better, IMNSHO. I just hope they have a good GM to provide Babcock with the material he needs to build a solid team. Experience here has really brought home to me how important that is.

[jpd]

Wings fans never thought he'd get a better financial deal. I think he just wanted to end his career back home with his countrymen, But d&%$....hope the Wings give a newby a chance and stop the coaching recycle wagon! And please....no former Sharks coaches!!!!!!

[Dru Edwards]

Originally Posted by Flying Orca

All kidding aside, I wish the Leafs and their fans well. The more strong Canadian teams, the better, IMNSHO. I just hope they have a good GM to provide Babcock with the material he needs to build a solid team. Experience here has really brought home to me how important that is.

Usually you get a GM before a coach but given that Babcock was only on the market for a few days, this makes sense. Regardless, you don't want to hit July 1st Free Agency prior to having a GM established.

Originally Posted by jpd

Wings fans never thought he'd get a better financial deal. I think he just wanted to end his career back home with his countrymen, But d&%$....hope the Wings give a newby a chance and stop the coaching recycle wagon! And please....no former Sharks coaches!!!!!!

Lots of money and a long term guaranteed contract. Hard to beat that.

[Dru Edwards]

Wow, Chicago pulled one out in Double-OT after giving up 3 goals in 37 seconds in the 3rd period.

A Chicago-New York Stanley Cup would make for some great tv ratings. I'd rather see Tampa Bay make it though.

[Flying Orca]

Originally Posted by Dru Edwards

Wow, Chicago pulled one out in Double-OT after giving up 3 goals in 37 seconds in the 3rd period.

I thought those were pretty close together, but didn't realize how close - we were out at a local venue waiting for an out-of-town friend's band to go on, and the TV was behind me so I couldn't sneak more than the occasional glance. Nobody was actively watching but there was some general surprise when someone looked up and the Ducks had scored three.

Wow - a quick google say that's the second-fastest three goals in NHL history. Chicago must have been pole-axed.

[jpd]

GO RANGERS Game 7...again The Garden will be shakin'..........

[Flying Orca]

Originally Posted by jpd

GO RANGERS Game 7...again The Garden will be shakin'..........

Yeah, I'm glad it's Friday and not Thursday, because I usually go to a local Irish session on Thursdays, and I'd hate to miss the game. It might just be the best of the playoffs so far, the Ducks' first couple with the Jest notwithstanding.

[Willy D]

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Lots of money and a long term guaranteed contract. Hard to beat that.[/QUOTE]

Babcock didn't take the job for the money - the Leafs promised him April and May off every year ...

[Flying Orca]

Originally Posted by Willy D

Babcock didn't take the job for the money - the Leafs promised him April and May off every year ...

Oh, you evil, evil man. That's FUNNY!

[Chicago Sandy]

Well, I had bet a bottle of wine the Hawks would make it at least a 6-game series. Just ended: Hawks 5, Ducks 2 in regulation play. Game 7 in Anaheim on Sat. Anything can happen.

[Acousticado]

Wow, two conference finals going to game 7. I've watched almost every playoff game this season. Mostly excellent caliber of play. I really want to see an original six final. I had wanted the Rangers to win the cup because they've been the longest without having won it among those remaining, but I'm smitten again with the Blackhawks and I'm ok with their dynasty. Go Chicago!

[Chicago Sandy]

What I’m wondering is how “Chelsea Dagger” became the Blackhawks’ victory song. The “da-da-da” vamp reminds me so much of “One” from “A Chorus Line” that I keep envisioning the Hawks doing a kick line on skates.

[jpd]

Originally Posted by Chicago Sandy

Well, I had bet a bottle of wine the Hawks would make it at least a 6-game series. Just ended: Hawks 5, Ducks 2 in regulation play. Game 7 in Anaheim on Sat. Anything can happen.

Originally Posted by Chicago Sandy
If I were out there, or you here....Sonoma Pinot Noir (Russian R.). Mind you, I didn’t say the Hawks would win, only go at least 6 games. (5 is already a given).



In that case....the 4 of us will have to share a few glasses when you come out. __________________



I won't be out your way for........ a long time. But when you two come out here...offer is still standing!But you must do some songs with my friends!

[Chicago Sandy]

Originally Posted by jpd

Originally Posted by Chicago Sandy
If I were out there, or you here....Sonoma Pinot Noir (Russian R.). Mind you, I didn’t say the Hawks would win, only go at least 6 games. (5 is already a given).



In that case....the 4 of us will have to share a few glasses when you come out. __________________



I won't be out your way for........ a long time. But when you two come out here...offer is still standing!But you must do some songs with my friends!

And I’ll bring the Williams-Selyem. (There’s a faint chance I might make it out to Oakland for the FAR-West music conference in mid-Oct.)

[jpd]

Originally Posted by Chicago Sandy

And I’ll bring the Williams-Selyem. (There’s a faint chance I might make it out to Oakland for the FAR-West music conference in mid-Oct.)

That would be the perfect time.......my wife will be on vacation>and of course, I am always on vacation



Go Rangers