First round picks: 7 for 8, bitches! And that one I missed went to overtime Game 7. None too shabby, I do say so myself. Three series went to Game 7s, and in each one the team I was rooting for lost. Ugh.

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After completely failing last year to post either a post-playoff or pre-season write-up, here I am just in time for the 2008 playoffs! So excited. [I knew I was such a failure when last December one my friends asked me if the hockey season had started yet. Hoo-boy.] Here's the briefest of brief recaps (yeah, right):


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Come on, it's only a month and a half late, no big deal...

Guess what...


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The NHL playoffs have just started. I will try to remain calm. Serene. Peaceful. Uh-oh, it's not working. Aaaaaauuuuuggggggghhhhhhhh!!!!!!! Stanley Cup ( Read more... )

After a month of digesting the so-called "new" NHL, here are a few of my thoughts:

-- God save me, but I think I like shootouts. It certainly is interesting being able to see which players do well and which ones don't. I love that Dany Heatley beat the Leafs twice in two consecutive shootouts. Also, Paul Kariya is absolutely amazing again. I ( Read more... )