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It's Finals Time
The NHL has come out with the starting times for the upcoming conference finals, and I have to admit I am very surprised with the Philadelphia Flyers. I didn't think they had it in 'em to go up to Montreal and handle the Habs the way they did.
Good for them.
That said, I'm still picking the Penguins (not that they really care).
Here is the complete schedule for the upcoming games...
SERIES M TIME (ET) #2 Pittsburgh vs. #6 Philadelphia Networks
Friday, May 9 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Pittsburgh VERSUS, CBC, RDS, NHL RADIO
Sunday, May 11 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Pittsburgh VERSUS, CBC, RDS, NHL RADIO
Tuesday, May 13 7:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at Philadelphia VERSUS, CBC, RDS, NHL RADIO
Thursday, May 15 7:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at Philadelphia VERSUS, CBC, RDS, NHL RADIO
*Sunday, May 18 3 p.m. Philadelphia at Pittsburgh NBC, CBC, RDS, NHL RADIO
*Tuesday, May 20 7:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at Philadelphia VERSUS, CBC, RDS, NHL RADIO
*Thursday, May 22 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Pittsburgh VERSUS, CBC, RDS, NHL RADIO
SERIES N TIME (ET) #1 Detroit vs. #5 Dallas Networks
Thursday, May 8 7:30 p.m. Dallas at Detroit VERSUS, TSN, RDS, NHL RADIO
Saturday, May 10 7 p.m. Dallas at Detroit VERSUS, CBC, RDS, NHL RADIO
Monday, May 12 8 p.m. Detroit at Dallas VERSUS, TSN, RDS, NHL RADIO
Wednesday, May 14 8 p.m. Detroit at Dallas VERSUS, TSN, RDS, NHL RADIO
*Saturday, May 17 1:30 p.m. Dallas at Detroit NBC, CBC, RDS, NHL RADIO
*Monday, May 19 8 p.m. Detroit at Dallas VERSUS, CBC, RDS, NHL RADIO
*Wednesday, May 21 7:30 Dallas at Detroit VERSUS, CBC, RDS, NHL RADIO
Posted by George Richards at 3:57 PM in Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins | Permalink | Comments
Hockey Talk
Before this site turns into 'On Frozen Diamond*' thought I would dedicate today's post to the second round of the NHL playoffs.
Looks like we have some fun matchups. Feel bad for the Capitals (they had plenty of chances to win that one), but good for the Flyers. Think that's going to be a decent series one in which I think the Habs win in 6. Carey Price shutting out the Bs on Monday night was huge. Huuuuuge.
Can't wait to watch the Pens and the Rangers, though, and I'm picking the Blueshirts to win that one in 7. Could go either way, obviously. I love the Pens, you all know this, but I also am a big fan of Henrik Lundqvist. I think he's a money maker and a difference maker. Goalies like him are built for the playoffs. Rangers just have too much going for them right now in my opinion.
Out west, what hockey fan doesn't love a Detroit-Avalanche matchup? That's just good, old fashioned hatred right there. Sure, a lot of the names have changed, but a few haven't. Bad blood always boils the best. I like Detroit there, and I think they need to stick with Osgood for the foreseeable future. Colorado may be the sixth seed, but they are a darned good sixth seed. I could see them winning here as well. Again, another fun series.
Good win for the Sharks on Tuesday, J.R. really coming to play by getting four points in Game 7. Not bad for a guy who text messaged a reporter in Philly this summer to tell him he was retiring, only to come back and sign a one-year deal with the Sharks. Did you see JR after the game last night? You could see him savoring every moment of that deal. That said, I like Dallas to win that one in 7.
-- PS: A total of seven Panthers will be representing their respective countries at the upcoming World Championships starting next week in Canada. David Booth and Craig Anderson will represent the U-S-of-A and Jay Bouwmeester will play for the homestanding Canadians. Others: Olli Jokinen (Finland), Ville Peltonen (Finland), Magnus 'Magnum' Johansson (Sweden), Branislav Mezei (Russia).
(*) Going to be doing a live report from tonight's Miami-FIU baseball game, and will also be doing some Florida Marlins reports when I cover them in May. Gives me something to do. Would have stopped in when I covered horse racing last weekend, but I was too engrossed in my Daily Racing Form to log on. Thanks to Mike and Michele at Gulfstream and Calder for all their help.
-- Bonus stuff on Detroit-Colorado: Colorado's Adam Foote and Joe Sakic have played in all 30 playoff games between the Avs and Wings, Detroit's Nicklas Lidstrom and Darren McCarty have also played in all 30. Peter Forsberg, Kris Draper and Chris Chelios have played in 29 of the games.
-- Our good friends at Bodog.com have forwarded me their current Stanley Cup odds. Use these as you will. Odds to win the Stanley Cup: Detroit Red Wings 5/2; Pittsburgh Penguins 7/2; San Jose Sharks 9/2; Montreal Canadiens 6/1; New York Rangers 13/2; Dallas Stars 7/1; Colorado Avalanche 14/1; Philadelphia Flyers 16/1
-- Also, here is the complete schedule for Round 2. Clip and paste!
2008 EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS
SERIES I TIME (ET) #1 Montreal vs. #6 Philadelphia Network
Thursday, April 24, 2008 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Montreal CBC, RDS
Saturday, April 26, 2008 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Montreal CBC, VERSUS, RDS
Monday, April 28, 2008 7 p.m. Montreal at Philadelphia VERSUS, CBC, RDS
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 7 p.m. Montreal at Philadelphia VERSUS, CBC, RDS
*Saturday, May 3, 2008 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Montreal CBC, VERSUS, RDS
*Sunday, May 4, 2008 7 p.m. Montreal at Philadelphia VERSUS, CBC, RDS
*Tuesday, May 6, 2008 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Montreal CBC, RDS
SERIES J TIME (ET) #2 Pittsburgh vs. #5 NY Rangers Network
Friday, April 25, 2008 7 p.m. NY Rangers at Pittsburgh VERSUS, CBC
Sunday, April 27, 2008 2 p.m. NY Rangers at Pittsburgh NBC, CBC
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 7 p.m. Pittsburgh at NY Rangers VERSUS, CBC
Thursday, May 1, 2008 7 p.m. Pittsburgh at NY Rangers VERSUS, CBC
*Sunday, May 4, 2008 2 p.m. NY Rangers at Pittsburgh NBC, CBC
*Monday, May 5, 2008 7 p.m. Pittsburgh at NY Rangers VERSUS, CBC
*Wednesday, May 7, 2008 TBD NY Rangers at Pittsburgh CBC
2008 WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS
SERIES K TIME (ET) #1 Detroit vs. #6 Colorado Network
Thursday, April 24, 2008 7:30 p.m. Colorado at Detroit VERSUS, TSN
Saturday, April 26, 2008 3 p.m. Colorado at Detroit NBC, TSN
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10 p.m. Detroit at Colorado VERSUS, TSN
Thursday, May 1, 2008 10 p.m. Detroit at Colorado VERSUS, TSN
*Saturday, May 3, 2008 1 p.m. Colorado at Detroit NBC, TSN
*Monday, May 5, 2008 10 p.m. Detroit at Colorado VERSUS, TSN
*Wednesday, May 7, 2008 TBD Colorado at Detroit TSN
SERIES L TIME (ET) #2 San Jose vs. #5 Dallas Network
Friday, April 25, 2008 10 p.m. Dallas at San Jose VERSUS, TSN
Sunday, April 27, 2008 9 p.m. Dallas at San Jose VERSUS, TSN
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 7:30 p.m. San Jose at Dallas TSN
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 9 p.m. San Jose at Dallas VERSUS, TSN (JIP)
*Friday, May 2, 2008 10 p.m. Dallas at San Jose VERSUS, TSN
*Sunday, May 4, 2008 9 p.m. San Jose at Dallas VERSUS, TSN
*Tuesday May 6, 2008 10 p.m. Dallas at San Jose TSN
Posted by George Richards at 2:10 PM in Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Jacques Martin, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, NHL, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Sidney Crosby, Washington Capitals | Permalink | Comments
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