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Playoff Predictions
Today is the day. Opening day of the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The time of year when every second of every is 100 times more important that it was just two days ago. Let the games begin!
These are my predictions:
Round 1:
-Boston over Montreal in 5, just because of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cr89xbl26g
-Rangers over Caps in 7, because “Jose the open door” will be Alex the Great’s downfall as King Henrick dethrones him.
-Devils over Canes in 6 becuase Parise is underrated and the Staal-Cole line is overrated.
-Pens over Flyers in 6, obviously, so that I can work for them longer because my internship ends when their season does. But also because Dan the Man is an awesome coach (seriosuly, 18-3-4?!).
-Ducks over Sharks in 7, because they set up the Pens with Kunitz, so I hope they fare well, oh and Ryan and Getzlaf are sweet.
-Detroit over Columbus in 7, only because Mason is a rookie prodigy, or else I would say Wings in 4.
-Vancouver over St. Louis in 6, because the Sundin twins supposedly read each other’s minds.
-Chicago over Calgary in 7, did you see how the hawks dismantled the Wings on Easter Sunday? Jokinen or not, the Flames are toast.
Round 2:
-Boston over Rangers in 5 because New York’s offense is no match for that Giant called Chara.
-Pens over Devils in 7, Marty may very well be the best goalie in the league, but he’s no match for the potent Penguins offense.
-Detroit over Ducks in 5, because that’s how mo-town rolls.
-Vancouver over Chicago in 6, just because.
Round 3:
-Pens over Boston in 5. Seriously. I’m calling it. Fleury will be on fire at this point, and so will Sid, Malkin, Guerin, Sykora, etc.etc.
-Detroit over Vancouver in 6.
Final:
-Pens best Wings in 6, and Hossa considers hanging himself in the visitors locker room at the Mellon Arena.
Add comment April 15, 2009
Nash at NHL Store
The highly anticipated release of NHL 2k9 merited a visit from Rick Nash to the NHL store in Manhattan this past Monday. Fans flocked to the store for a chance to play against Nash at the new game. I went up there to check out the scene and see what people think about this new game.
Everyone was raving about it. The only thing they seemed to dislike was the checking feature on the game, which is apparently very challenging.
The guy who ended up winning the tournament, Jeff Bogen, was playing Ninetendo Wii for only the second time in his life–but he made it look easy. He destroyed the competitors on the tournament with ease, and he went up against Nash in the final round. Bogen beat Nash 3-0. Nash was casually joking with Bogen, and having a good time interacting with fans at the event.
I didn’t actually play the game, but it really looks like a blast. All of the fans I talked to who got a chance to try it really recommend it, especially if you already own a Wii. I snapped some photos for your enjoyment:
Above: Rick Nash (Third from the left) tries his hand at the game he is featured on the cover of.
Nash scopes out the competition as he watches the final round of the NHK 2k9 Wii tournament.
Nash poses with the tournament champ: Jeff Bogen.
Bogen used the Red Wings to win the tournament, and Nash played as the Blue Jackets.
Bogen defeated Nash 3-0 to win his own Nintendo Wii console and signed Nash jersey.
1 comment September 12, 2008
