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Originally Posted by CDSmith
I used to do that, back the Canadian team simply because they were Canadian. Trouble with that is most of the players on every other team are also Canadian. So these days I decide who I'm going to root for based on a slightly different criteria. Like who is playing with the kind of heart that they deserve it, for one.
My one weakness is cheering for teams that have a Winnipeg connection (like the Blackhawks with Toews and Sharp both being from here), or a strong connection to our old Jets (such as the Ducks who have a few former Jets including Teamu Selanne and Randy Carlyle).
Other than that it's all in who looks good and who looks like they want/deserve it the most. Right now I'm torn between Boston and Tampa, both have shown heart in these playoffs and a huge will to win. Whereas Vancouver hasn't lived up to their hype and are just barely squeaking by so far. Their series with SJ is going to be a good one though, I can feel it.
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This is true! most of them are Canadian, but it would be nice for a Canadian based to win for a change
You saying about the Jets, you never know you might have them back next season
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Originally Posted by Mutt
First round was the greatest first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs I've ever seen. First round is usually the best round of the playoffs.
2nd round wasn't great - the last 2 games of the Sharks/Redwings saved it. Game 6 was a memorable hockey game.
Tampa/Boston first game sucked. Last night's Canucks/Sharks game reminded me of an average middle of the season game. I hope both series pick up. I think both first games are indicative of what we're going to see - Tampa vs Canucks final. As much as that would be a horrible matchup for the NHL business/ratings wise it would be a good final.
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I would classify it as a basketball match the game last night, wasn't worth watching for the first 40 minutes. The 3rd period I thought was great though!
Tampa Vs Boston game 2 tomorrow! should be interesting