2018 NHL Playoffs:

[mikemb]

I've enjoyed watching the hockey this year. I do miss the Rangers being in. Rooting for Tampa Bay (I call them Rangers-South). Don't really care for Washington but all other teams are ok. Just like watching good playoff hockey. Mike

[irv]

Originally Posted by irv

I took L.A. to go all the way and win it all, aka, 2014, but unfortunately, that obviously didn't happen.
After watching Vegas put out the Kings, I certainly think they have what it takes to go all the way even though they lost last night.

In the east, I took Pitts to go all the way and to meet L.A. in the final but now I am not so sure as these Bruins are playing very good! I personally can't see them losing to Tampa, but, of course, like some of my first round picks, I could be way off?

With no chance of winning the pool I am in, I am rooting for Vegas. James Neal is my wife's distant cousin, plus I'd like to see this Cinderella story continue too.

Well, that lasted all of one game! Congrats to Tampa Bay, you played great.

Now that Vegas put out SJ, I want them to continue but getting by Winnipeg, who I think will get by Nashville, will be no easy task. They are playing great for basically a bunch of misfits. I think any team in the east is going to be in tough against a western team, but lots of hockey left yet.

Originally Posted by mikemb

I've enjoyed watching the hockey this year. I do miss the Rangers being in. Rooting for Tampa Bay (I call them Rangers-South). Don't really care for Washington but all other teams are ok. Just like watching good playoff hockey. Mike

Playoff Hockey is the best. It's a time for the underdogs to shine and make a name for themselves.
I'd like to see Pitts get by Washington, but they are in tough now. If Washington goes on, I hope TB beats them 4 straight.

[irv]

Originally Posted by irv

Well, that lasted all of one game! Congrats to Tampa Bay, you played great.

Now that Vegas put out SJ, I want them to continue but getting by Winnipeg, who I think will get by Nashville, will be no easy task. They are playing great for basically a bunch of misfits. I think any team in the east is going to be in tough against a western team, but lots of hockey left yet.

Here's hoping Vegas gets by the Caps! Personally, I hope Vegas takes them out 4 straight.

[58pinson]

As a Ranger fan I've no love lost for the Capitals. That said, I'm definitely not buying into the whole Vegas thing. I'll give them credit for bringing in good hockey people, and I guess I'd have to give the NHL (and that gnome Bettman) kudos for setting up a draft that allowed an expansion team to be other than a charity case for x number of years. Just can't bet behind the fanbase out there. No dues paying, no blood or tears shed and their already in the finals. Bah!!

[commishbob]

Originally Posted by 58pinson

As a Ranger fan I've no love lost for the Capitals. That said, I'm definitely not buying into the whole Vegas thing. I'll give them credit for bringing in good hockey people, and I guess I'd have to give the NHL (and that gnome Bettman) kudos for setting up a draft that allowed an expansion team to be other than a charity case for x number of years. Just can't bet behind the fanbase out there. No dues paying, no blood or tears shed and their already in the finals. Bah!!

With you all the way. Also a lifelong Rangers fan. I wonder how Leafs fans feel...50 years or so since their last Cup and Vegas has a shot in year one.

[CobbSpikedMe]

Since my Devils aren't in the finals I could give a crap who wins the Cup this year. That said, I'd like to see Vegas pull it off just for the novelty of it all. You know, since I don't care.

[FourStrikes]

NOT a big hockey fan (although I tend to watch the semis and Stanley Cup finals) yet I imagine ANYBODY that put down some decent coin on the Golden Knights early will be watching these final games with great interest!

not necessarily a gambler / bettor, but many years ago I was one of those that upon a trip to Vegas, would drop $100 on a long-shot and hope for a stoopid payday, which - in every case - simply resulted in flushing a c-note down the toilet!

kudos to ANYONE that scores this season should the "expansion" Golden Knights capture the Cup!