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Smart Oss
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 Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 10:29 pm Post subject: NHL - Wed Match ups and Predictions |
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With all due respect to the hockey writers who annually give us their season predictions at this time of year, what do they know that we don't?
Basically we read the same thing from everyone, with a few twists and turns inserted to make it a little different from their competition. Well, it is time the fans have a voice too, therefore I will comment on my feelings about the starter games and further events in the NHL.
Team not supposed to make playoffs but does: ST.LOUIS
Team supposed to make playoffs but doesn’t: CALGARY
Cinderella story: CAROLINA
Stanley Cup: DETROIT
Top Scorer: CROSBY(130-140pts)
Top Goals: OVECHKIN(55-60g)
These are just a few of my long term predictions but with the short term, I feel there is a couple of matches I like the look of.
Firstly, Red wings have always looked devilish at home and the ducks looked a little shaky in there opener in London, with still one of the best goaltenders ever in Hasek for the wings the ducks will certainly find it difficult to score. Also at the other end, Gigure, Ducks number 1 goaltender is still out, so this favours red wings more. 
Also, my almost certain pick of opening day matches is Dallas Stars vs Colorado Avalanche. Colorado were terribly unlucky to finish one stop out of playoffs by a small margin last season, thus this year i guarentee they will take every oppurtunity to win, and a win is a win. I certainly think Dallas are a dud team of the year with Modano (dallas captain) boasting about his whatever point season he is going to have I feel positive Colorado can jump out the blocks with a win on this one.
My two picks would be Colorado Avalance on the money line and Red Wings on money line, I would consider these picks to be 80-90% certain, but then again this is sport and anything is possible.
All the best. |
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cheekyboy10
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| Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 11:02 pm Post subject: |
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| Hmm Colorado's hopes for this season seem to be hinged on the arrival of ryan smythe and scott hannan, i'd wait to see how these settle in b4 i stake any real money on them. Saying that the avs already have the base of a solid team and Dallas are in a rebuilding phase somewhat. |
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Smart Oss
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| Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 11:23 pm Post subject: |
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Yh i agree with your comments, time will tell really, keep posting with your views though, good I can actually communicate with BRITISH people about american sports!!
Any thoughts about opening games Cheekyboy? |
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cheekyboy10
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| Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 2:44 pm Post subject: |
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| Just really Ottawa to beat Toronto convincingly. Big question marks as to how Toskala will fare without the strength of the San Jose team in front of him and Heatley Alfredsson and Spezza will give him a stiff test. |
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cheekyboy10
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| Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 3:08 pm Post subject: |
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| oh well Ottawa beat Toronto but took overtime, Colorado beat Dallas 4 -3. |
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Smart Oss
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| Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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Yh got both my  predictions , look like youngster paul stastny did us a favour with that hat-trick on a bit of a role atm so watch out for more tips  try keep it consistant.
All the Best. |
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