My Whimsical Playoffs Predictions - New & Improved
EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMI-FINALS & FINALS
[Caps vs Bolts]
I had Caps versus Pens, but alas, the Pens got booted out. I like this match-up. I think we might be in for a few good games. But the Caps will get this one. 4-2 Caps. {edit: as I posted this, some huge thunder bolts lit up the sky, maybe I am wrong ...}
[Flyers vs Bruins]
I predicted this match-up, so no changes here. In my original predictions I said Sergei Bobrovksy would settle in nicely and beat Thomas. Since then we have seen Leighton and Boosh in net. We have seen Sergei in the press box. I am glad that mistake has been corrected. So Leights is apparently injured, I hope he stays the hell away from our goal. He has no business there. I can live with Boosh being the starter and I am happy Sergei is once again on the bench. Whew. With that out of the way, let me see. It will be the most physical series. Both teams have a similar style and I think that at the end of the series someone should post a video with all the hits. It might make a fine movie! Flyers are on a roll now I think and it will not be easy, but my guys will win 4-2.
[Caps vs Flyers]
Caps, I love you guys, but my Flyers will sail right past you. I just do not want to say 4-2 again. I think I will consult The Coins. Well, at least they agree with me the Flyers will win, but it will take a game more: 4-3 Flyers.
WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMI-FINALS & FINALS
[Nucks vs Preds]
Had the Ducks here first. But the Preds ate my Duckling and are now in the Semi-Finals. I do not like it much. Yeah, I think the Nucks will make it. I just honestly do not think the Preds are a match for these guys. But as the Nucks like to make things tough on themselves I am going to say they are headed for another seven game series. 4-3 Nucks. No, I just cannot believe it. Not against the Preds. 4-2 Nucks.
[Sharks vs Red Wings]
Got this one right. Still no contest. Red Wings march through and quite easily too with lots of Datsyukian dekes. 4-1 Wings.
[Nucks vs Red Wings]
Ha! And now the Playoffs really are over for the Nucks. They are tired and the Wings will beat them in five games! Yeah! 4-1 Wings.
STANLEY CUP FINALS
[Flyers vs Red Wings]
My dream comes true. My Flyboys totally dominate and even Datsyuk cannot save the Wings. But good effort there! 4-2 FLYERS!!
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Thursday, 28 April 2011
Playoffs 2011 | Witchcrafting Revisited - Post QF | April 28th, 2011
I had much fun writing up my Playoffs predictions. It is time to see how I did. I do not think I had any of the series scores correct, but at least I got some wins right :D
EASTERN CONFERENCE
[Series A - Caps vs Rangers] - Hey, I got one right!!
My prediction: 4-1 Caps
Reality: 4-1 Caps
[Series B - Flyers vs Sabres] - Hahah, the 4-0 was one of my 'wishful thinking' predictions. I knew it would not happen, because the Sabres were excellent post-ASG. And I really paid close attention to them as my Leafies were trying to get to the final eight. But I truly wished my Flyers would obliterate them. But they chose to make it tough on themselves and go for a Game 7 ;) ... also, I already had no love at all for the Sabres, but their constant whining has made me utterly hate them, and Ryan Miller in particular.
My prediction: 4-0 Flyers
Reality: 4-3 Flyers
[Series C - Bruins vs Habs] - This was an intense one. Whew, glad the Bruins did it! The HABS GET TO GO HOOOOOME! And they were dispatched of quickly enough to be able to join my Leafies on the golf course. Hah. Not such a great Summer now eh?
My prediction: 4-1 Bruins
Reality: 4-3 Bruins
[Series D - Pens vs Bolts] - I was sure the Pens would come through. The Bolts were alright in regular season, but hardly impressive, whereas the Pens had a tough time without Sid & Malkin, yet still performed great. Hahah. When all is said and done, awesome that the Bolts got rid off the Pens :D
My prediction: 4-2 Pens
Reality: 4-3 Bolts
WESTERN CONFERENCE
[Series E - Nucks vs Blackhawks] - I honestly do not like the Hawks at all. Nucks I am very neutral about. So I wanted the Hawks out 4-0. Imagine my chagrin when the Nucks failed to capitalise on a 3-0 series lead and let the Hawks come back. Yuck, Nucks instantly lauded as potential winners. Oh well ...
My prediction: 4-0 Nucks
Reality: 4-3 Nucks
[Series F - Sharks vs Kings] - Hahah. Since I did not care about this match-up at all, I actually flipped coins and they were almost on the money - pun intended! ;) And I must say that whilst watching these guys plays I slowly got to like them a bit more. It was an interesting series in the end.
My prediction - or rather, The Coins prediction: 4-1 Sharks
Reality: 4-2 Sharks
[Series G - Red Wings vs Yotes] - The Red Wings are my favourite Western team and I think they are awesome, but even I did not expect them to sweeeeeeeep this series. Poor Yotes!
My prediction: 4-2 Wings
Reality: 4-0 Wings
[Series H - Ducks vs Preds] - Hmm, poor Ducklings. But the Preds got their first ever Round 1 win, so at least some history was made :)
My prediction: 4-2 Ducks
Reality: 4-2 Preds
The result:
I called 6 of 8 series winners correctly.
But only got one series result right: the 4-1 Caps win.
Actually I am a bit impressed with my Whimsical Playoffs Predictions :D ... did not think I would call much right at all! I like it so much that based on the series outcome I will redo my Semi-Finals predictions and post those in a bit!
EASTERN CONFERENCE
[Series A - Caps vs Rangers] - Hey, I got one right!!
My prediction: 4-1 Caps
Reality: 4-1 Caps
[Series B - Flyers vs Sabres] - Hahah, the 4-0 was one of my 'wishful thinking' predictions. I knew it would not happen, because the Sabres were excellent post-ASG. And I really paid close attention to them as my Leafies were trying to get to the final eight. But I truly wished my Flyers would obliterate them. But they chose to make it tough on themselves and go for a Game 7 ;) ... also, I already had no love at all for the Sabres, but their constant whining has made me utterly hate them, and Ryan Miller in particular.
My prediction: 4-0 Flyers
Reality: 4-3 Flyers
[Series C - Bruins vs Habs] - This was an intense one. Whew, glad the Bruins did it! The HABS GET TO GO HOOOOOME! And they were dispatched of quickly enough to be able to join my Leafies on the golf course. Hah. Not such a great Summer now eh?
My prediction: 4-1 Bruins
Reality: 4-3 Bruins
[Series D - Pens vs Bolts] - I was sure the Pens would come through. The Bolts were alright in regular season, but hardly impressive, whereas the Pens had a tough time without Sid & Malkin, yet still performed great. Hahah. When all is said and done, awesome that the Bolts got rid off the Pens :D
My prediction: 4-2 Pens
Reality: 4-3 Bolts
WESTERN CONFERENCE
[Series E - Nucks vs Blackhawks] - I honestly do not like the Hawks at all. Nucks I am very neutral about. So I wanted the Hawks out 4-0. Imagine my chagrin when the Nucks failed to capitalise on a 3-0 series lead and let the Hawks come back. Yuck, Nucks instantly lauded as potential winners. Oh well ...
My prediction: 4-0 Nucks
Reality: 4-3 Nucks
[Series F - Sharks vs Kings] - Hahah. Since I did not care about this match-up at all, I actually flipped coins and they were almost on the money - pun intended! ;) And I must say that whilst watching these guys plays I slowly got to like them a bit more. It was an interesting series in the end.
My prediction - or rather, The Coins prediction: 4-1 Sharks
Reality: 4-2 Sharks
[Series G - Red Wings vs Yotes] - The Red Wings are my favourite Western team and I think they are awesome, but even I did not expect them to sweeeeeeeep this series. Poor Yotes!
My prediction: 4-2 Wings
Reality: 4-0 Wings
[Series H - Ducks vs Preds] - Hmm, poor Ducklings. But the Preds got their first ever Round 1 win, so at least some history was made :)
My prediction: 4-2 Ducks
Reality: 4-2 Preds
The result:
I called 6 of 8 series winners correctly.
But only got one series result right: the 4-1 Caps win.
Actually I am a bit impressed with my Whimsical Playoffs Predictions :D ... did not think I would call much right at all! I like it so much that based on the series outcome I will redo my Semi-Finals predictions and post those in a bit!
Playoffs Daily | Game 7 | April 28th, 2011
I have missed another great hockey night. Almost weekend so I am hanging in there till my next live action hockey fix. Watched the Flyers game last night. It was amazing! But lets see what happened last night.
[Bruins-Habs] 4-3. Bruins win the series. Splendid!! Happy golfing Habs! But the Bruins sure gave themselves a heart attack by allowing that annoying Subban to score with just two minutes of regulation time to go. So yes, Nathan Horton would be the 1st star for saving the Bruins' asses in OT ... well done guys! Well, my Flyers will face the Bruins in the next round. I think we are up for an interesting series. Of course my guys will smother the Bruins ;)
[Bolts-Pens] 1-0. Bolts win the series. Well talk about embarrassing!! Pens lose on home ice. But I really thought the Pens would win this series. The Bolts had a good season, but not a particularly sparkly one, while the Pens showed some true dedication by doing very well without Sid and Malkin. So prediction-wise this is a setback, but on an emotial level: WHOOOOO GO HOME PENS! Great work Bolts, glad to see them in the next rounds. Versus the Caps. Well, no contest there if you ask me, Caps will clinch the series.
OK, now that the first round is over I will have to revisit my predictions and bring out The Coins to redo them. Will post that article later today. And should I feel bored I might do a little analysis of the old ones lol
Onto the next round! Today the Nucks are back, facing the Preds. Wonder what that historic first round win will do for the Preds!
[Bruins-Habs] 4-3. Bruins win the series. Splendid!! Happy golfing Habs! But the Bruins sure gave themselves a heart attack by allowing that annoying Subban to score with just two minutes of regulation time to go. So yes, Nathan Horton would be the 1st star for saving the Bruins' asses in OT ... well done guys! Well, my Flyers will face the Bruins in the next round. I think we are up for an interesting series. Of course my guys will smother the Bruins ;)
[Bolts-Pens] 1-0. Bolts win the series. Well talk about embarrassing!! Pens lose on home ice. But I really thought the Pens would win this series. The Bolts had a good season, but not a particularly sparkly one, while the Pens showed some true dedication by doing very well without Sid and Malkin. So prediction-wise this is a setback, but on an emotial level: WHOOOOO GO HOME PENS! Great work Bolts, glad to see them in the next rounds. Versus the Caps. Well, no contest there if you ask me, Caps will clinch the series.
OK, now that the first round is over I will have to revisit my predictions and bring out The Coins to redo them. Will post that article later today. And should I feel bored I might do a little analysis of the old ones lol
Onto the next round! Today the Nucks are back, facing the Preds. Wonder what that historic first round win will do for the Preds!
Tuesday, 12 April 2011
Playoffs 2011 | Witchcrafting | April 12th, 2011
I would like to share my Whimsical Playoffs Forecast with you. One of my Twitter-buddies posted his predictions earlier, so I got inspired to try this as well. Staying true to my style, this is by no means an in-depth analysis and I will not be showing off my awesome hockey knowledge - hahahah! As if I possess such a thing! Nopes, it is a mix of wishful thinking, absurdity and hoping lol .. which is probably worse than runewatching or consulting a crystal bowl ;)
EASTERN CONFERENCE
[Series A - Caps vs Rangers]
Still hate the fact that the Rangers got through and left the Canes in 9th. So they must be dealt with in a swift and decisive manner. The Caps will dominate all but one game. I say 4-1 Caps.
[Series B - Flyers vs Sabres]
Sabres. Yuck. Still hurts seeing them in the Playoffs. My Flyboys will rise to the occasion and obliterate them. 4-0 Flyers.
[Series C - Bruins vs Habs]
This one is easy. Bruins will expunge the evil that is known as the Habs! I can see the Habs win one game by accident. 4-1 Bruins.
[Series D - Pens vs Bolts]
OK, I prefer the Bolts over Pens, but even in a delusional state of mind I just cannot see the Bolts move on past this stage. So with much regret: 4-2 Pens.
WESTERN CONFERENCE
[Series E - Nucks vs Blackhawks]
Blackhawks ... I pretend they do not exist. 4-0 Nucks. Cause Hawks? Where? *looks around, sees nothing, just some Nucks*
[Series F - Sharks vs Kings]
Have no idea and absolutely do not care. Tail is Sharks. *flips a coin several times* OK, sorry Kings, you are out! I flipped the coin five times and four times I had tails. Since The Coins seem so sure of themselves: 4-1 Sharks.
[Series G - Red Wings vs Yotes]
Like both but the Red Wings more. They have Datsyuk after all. And the Wings will really go for it. Yaps. 4-2 Wings.
[Series H - Ducks vs Preds]
Love the Ducklings! So I hope they can evade the Preds. Mama Duck will save them! 4-2 Ducks.
Ouch, what's next?
EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMI-FINALS & FINALS
[Caps vs Pens]
Caps over Pens anytime and definitely not a prob for Ovi. So here is where the Pens buy it. Buh-bye! 4-2 Caps.
[Flyers vs Bruins]
Bobs {edit: ok so he got replaced by Boosh, and eventually Boosh will be replaced by Leights - I foresee pain in the future} settles in and beats Thomas. Yeah! Bruins have to go home now. 4-2 Flyers.
[Caps vs Flyers]
Caps, I love you guys, but my Flyers will be on a roll. 4-2 Flyers.
WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMI-FINALS & FINALS
[Nucks vs Ducks]
The Ducklings feel confident and surprise the Nucks. Sedin twins are seeing Ducks rain and forget to play. Ridiculous? Very much so! But sticking with it lol. 4-3 Ducks.
[Sharks vs Red Wings]
No contest. Red Wings march through and quite easily too with lots of Datsyukian dekes. 4-1 Wings.
[Ducks vs Red Wings]
Who knew right? But it is happening. The Wings soar as the Ducklings have more issues with flying. All that lurking around in ponds you know ;) ... 4-2 Wings.
STANLEY CUP FINALS
[Flyers vs Red Wings]
My dream comes true. My Flyboys totally dominate and even Datsyuk cannot save the Wings. But good effort there! 4-2 FLYERS!!
So much for my witchcrafting. For a more meaningful prediction you should probably stick with the guys at NHL On The Fly or even with my previously mentioned buddy. Eventhough I have to warn you! He has this strange affliction, he is a Habs fan. *chuckle* You can read his article here: Stevie's playoff predictions 2010-11
EASTERN CONFERENCE
[Series A - Caps vs Rangers]
Still hate the fact that the Rangers got through and left the Canes in 9th. So they must be dealt with in a swift and decisive manner. The Caps will dominate all but one game. I say 4-1 Caps.
[Series B - Flyers vs Sabres]
Sabres. Yuck. Still hurts seeing them in the Playoffs. My Flyboys will rise to the occasion and obliterate them. 4-0 Flyers.
[Series C - Bruins vs Habs]
This one is easy. Bruins will expunge the evil that is known as the Habs! I can see the Habs win one game by accident. 4-1 Bruins.
[Series D - Pens vs Bolts]
OK, I prefer the Bolts over Pens, but even in a delusional state of mind I just cannot see the Bolts move on past this stage. So with much regret: 4-2 Pens.
WESTERN CONFERENCE
[Series E - Nucks vs Blackhawks]
Blackhawks ... I pretend they do not exist. 4-0 Nucks. Cause Hawks? Where? *looks around, sees nothing, just some Nucks*
[Series F - Sharks vs Kings]
Have no idea and absolutely do not care. Tail is Sharks. *flips a coin several times* OK, sorry Kings, you are out! I flipped the coin five times and four times I had tails. Since The Coins seem so sure of themselves: 4-1 Sharks.
[Series G - Red Wings vs Yotes]
Like both but the Red Wings more. They have Datsyuk after all. And the Wings will really go for it. Yaps. 4-2 Wings.
[Series H - Ducks vs Preds]
Love the Ducklings! So I hope they can evade the Preds. Mama Duck will save them! 4-2 Ducks.
Ouch, what's next?
EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMI-FINALS & FINALS
[Caps vs Pens]
Caps over Pens anytime and definitely not a prob for Ovi. So here is where the Pens buy it. Buh-bye! 4-2 Caps.
[Flyers vs Bruins]
Bobs {edit: ok so he got replaced by Boosh, and eventually Boosh will be replaced by Leights - I foresee pain in the future} settles in and beats Thomas. Yeah! Bruins have to go home now. 4-2 Flyers.
[Caps vs Flyers]
Caps, I love you guys, but my Flyers will be on a roll. 4-2 Flyers.
WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMI-FINALS & FINALS
[Nucks vs Ducks]
The Ducklings feel confident and surprise the Nucks. Sedin twins are seeing Ducks rain and forget to play. Ridiculous? Very much so! But sticking with it lol. 4-3 Ducks.
[Sharks vs Red Wings]
No contest. Red Wings march through and quite easily too with lots of Datsyukian dekes. 4-1 Wings.
[Ducks vs Red Wings]
Who knew right? But it is happening. The Wings soar as the Ducklings have more issues with flying. All that lurking around in ponds you know ;) ... 4-2 Wings.
STANLEY CUP FINALS
[Flyers vs Red Wings]
My dream comes true. My Flyboys totally dominate and even Datsyuk cannot save the Wings. But good effort there! 4-2 FLYERS!!
So much for my witchcrafting. For a more meaningful prediction you should probably stick with the guys at NHL On The Fly or even with my previously mentioned buddy. Eventhough I have to warn you! He has this strange affliction, he is a Habs fan. *chuckle* You can read his article here: Stevie's playoff predictions 2010-11
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