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  • jimed14
    jimed14 Posts: 9,488
    oh, and by the way ... a big F.U. to VS. ...

    Of the first 4 games, only one is being shown in its entirety (game 2 this Sunday), and that's only because NBC is showing the Anaheim v Detroit game during the day ... all the other games will be joined in progress.

    http://www.versus.com/nhlschedule

    Watching the NHL network, it seems the B's v Canes series is #4 on the importance list judging by their "NHL on the Fly" playoff preview ... the B's were not mentioned until 30 minutes into the hour long program (mentioned last of the 8 teams left, and after showing the Canes series highlights TWICE), they spoke about them for 2 minutes (literally), then it was back to the great Ovechkin Crosby suck off.

    Hopefully Julien can pull a page out of Belichick's "we get no respect" playbook all the way to the cup.
    "You're one of the few Red Sox fans I don't mind." - Newch91

    "I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
  • pearljim
    pearljim Posts: 1,312
    I gotta tell ya - I HATE, HATE Bettman.....The VS deal is a joke and his Crosby infatuation is only going to get Crosby hated more and more. I hope Ovechkin cleans his clock.

    As for the Bruins, I'm thinking they'll win in 6, Wings in 7, Washington in 7 (Bettman factor will be good for at least 1 game for Pittsburgh), and I want Vancouver but I think Chicago in 6.
    If you have a chance to make life better for others, and fail to do so, you are wasting your time on this earth.

    Roberto Clemente.
  • yellowporch
    yellowporch Posts: 510
    pearljim wrote:
    I gotta tell ya - I HATE, HATE Bettman.....The VS deal is a joke and his Crosby infatuation is only going to get Crosby hated more and more. I hope Ovechkin cleans his clock.

    As for the Bruins, I'm thinking they'll win in 6, Wings in 7, Washington in 7 (Bettman factor will be good for at least 1 game for Pittsburgh), and I want Vancouver but I think Chicago in 6.

    I'd have to agree with your picks...maybe the Bruins in 7 though- The Canes, as you said earlier, are hot. They have a great goaltender between the pipes right now (as does Boston) and Chara may have a harder time picking on Staal with their new pickups. I can't wait for it to start.
  • jimed14
    jimed14 Posts: 9,488
    pearljim wrote:
    I gotta tell ya - I HATE, HATE Bettman.....The VS deal is a joke and his Crosby infatuation is only going to get Crosby hated more and more. I hope Ovechkin cleans his clock.

    As for the Bruins, I'm thinking they'll win in 6, Wings in 7, Washington in 7 (Bettman factor will be good for at least 1 game for Pittsburgh), and I want Vancouver but I think Chicago in 6.

    Agree with 3 out of 4 ... I've got Vancouver making it to the finals.
    "You're one of the few Red Sox fans I don't mind." - Newch91

    "I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
  • jmurray
    jmurray Stratham, NH Posts: 3,538
    pearljim wrote:
    I gotta tell ya - I HATE, HATE Bettman.....The VS deal is a joke and his Crosby infatuation is only going to get Crosby hated more and more. I hope Ovechkin cleans his clock.

    As for the Bruins, I'm thinking they'll win in 6, Wings in 7, Washington in 7 (Bettman factor will be good for at least 1 game for Pittsburgh), and I want Vancouver but I think Chicago in 6.

    I don't think the NHL had any other option except friggin versus. ESPN didn't want them back.
  • jimed14
    jimed14 Posts: 9,488
    when both series are in the same time zone, why not have the local start times be 6:45 for one game and 8:15 for the other? Gives you an hour and a half or so of additional hockey.

    btw ... I know the answer ... this would cut into the amount of Center Ice playoff packages sold ... let's all pray to the all mighty dollar yet again.
    "You're one of the few Red Sox fans I don't mind." - Newch91

    "I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
  • g under p
    g under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,236
    jimed14 wrote:
    oh, and by the way ... a big F.U. to VS. ...

    Of the first 4 games, only one is being shown in its entirety (game 2 this Sunday), and that's only because NBC is showing the Anaheim v Detroit game during the day ... all the other games will be joined in progress.

    http://www.versus.com/nhlschedule

    Watching the NHL network, it seems the B's v Canes series is #4 on the importance list judging by their "NHL on the Fly" playoff preview ... the B's were not mentioned until 30 minutes into the hour long program (mentioned last of the 8 teams left, and after showing the Canes series highlights TWICE), they spoke about them for 2 minutes (literally), then it was back to the great Ovechkin Crosby suck off.

    Hopefully Julien can pull a page out of Belichick's "we get no respect" playbook all the way to the cup.

    I must figure out where the hell versus is ALL these cable channels now that I'm back home in the DC Metro area. The BRUINS need to keep the string of Beantown championships alive and complete the cycle of ALL four major sports team with a title in this decade.

    Peace
    *We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti

    *MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
    .....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti

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  • pearljim
    pearljim Posts: 1,312
    I don't think the NHL had any other option except friggin versus. ESPN didn't want them back.[/quote]

    Not true. ESPN offered less money than VS but jeez I gotta believe ESPN goes out to 10 times as many households!!!
    If you have a chance to make life better for others, and fail to do so, you are wasting your time on this earth.

    Roberto Clemente.
  • jmurray
    jmurray Stratham, NH Posts: 3,538
    pearljim wrote:
    I don't think the NHL had any other option except friggin versus. ESPN didn't want them back.

    Not true. ESPN offered less money than VS but jeez I gotta believe ESPN goes out to 10 times as many households!!![/quote]

    Just didn't seem like the ESPN was ever serious about reaching a deal back then, poor Barry Melrose. I understand the ratings were up for the 1st round, maybe the NHL and ESPN can come to some kind of agreement whenever the VS deal is up. Although, bull riding as a lead-in to the game is pretty sweet.
  • g under p
    g under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,236
    I just don't understand something why can't VS broadcast the BRUINS game tonight?

    Peace
    *We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti

    *MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
    .....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti

    *The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)


  • jimed14
    jimed14 Posts: 9,488
    g under p wrote:
    I just don't understand something why can't VS broadcast the BRUINS game tonight?

    Peace

    best I can find is audio ... http://multimedia.wbz.com/hockey/caroli ... icanes.htm (click on "listen live")

    I found a link for an NHL online video "day pass" ... $19.99 ... for a fucking day of video.


    What REALLY burns me is that NESN would rather show the Red Sox replay at 9 pm (midnight east coast) than the Bruins Replay ... fucking NESN.
    "You're one of the few Red Sox fans I don't mind." - Newch91

    "I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
  • g under p
    g under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,236
    Thanks this is better than nothing especially after lastt night's fiasco with the Celtics and Red Sox.

    Peace
    *We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti

    *MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
    .....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti

    *The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)


  • jimed14
    jimed14 Posts: 9,488
    it looks like they did stagger the start times a bit, so, the B's game might be on VS for the final period ... or at least 10 minutes of it.

    Unless the Ducks v Wings go to OT ... then, we're fucked.


    edit - oh, and this play by play guy on WBZ does NOTHING for me.
    "You're one of the few Red Sox fans I don't mind." - Newch91

    "I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
  • jmurray
    jmurray Stratham, NH Posts: 3,538
    The Bs coming on strong after a slow start. 3-1 B's after 2
  • g under p
    g under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,236
    jmurray wrote:
    The Bs coming on strong after a slow start. 3-1 B's after 2

    Playing quite well, it's now 4-1

    Peace
    *We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti

    *MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
    .....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti

    *The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)


  • jimed14
    jimed14 Posts: 9,488
    game is on VS from here on out ... thank you to Detroit for scoring and not sending that game into OT.

    wow ... didn't realize how much of a delay the radio was.
    "You're one of the few Red Sox fans I don't mind." - Newch91

    "I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
  • g under p
    g under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,236
    A little bonus coverage between periods of the Wings-Ducks game. Thomas is on fiya.

    Peace
    *We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti

    *MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
    .....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti

    *The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)


  • jmurray
    jmurray Stratham, NH Posts: 3,538
    No Kessel at practice today.
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    I called this one Bruins in 6, but after last night I think I might have been a bit too generous for Carolina....
  • jmurray
    jmurray Stratham, NH Posts: 3,538
    Rygar wrote:
    I called this one Bruins in 6, but after last night I think I might have been a bit too generous for Carolina....

    This team is for real. 3 lines that can generate offense and a solid fourth. Thomas ain't bad either.

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