2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs: All hail the Blackhawks, mudbutt (2 Viewers)

[Foosball God]

Obviously, Yzerman early in his career was better offensively than Toews will probably ever be. Was always buried on those Canada teams behind Gretzky and Lemieux (and Messier), but was not that far off them in skill level.

IMO, what the Blackhawks are doing now as a team is comparable to what Detroit did under Bowman with Yzerman, and doing it in a salary cap era with a leader as young as Toews is amazing. Bowman-era Yzerman is a great comparison for Toews though.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Who will win the Stanley Cup? The stats say the Lightning

THE VERDICT

Anyway you slice it, it’s a close one, but tally it all up and you get a 4-3 final for the Lightning. The two teams are pretty much equals at every level that it’s hard to accurately justify an edge for either team as their opponent is usually just as good. Really, the real winner is everyone who gets to watch what should be a fantastic series. So sit back and enjoy what will likely be a seven game thrill ride between two of the league’s best.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Dave Strader ‏@TheVoiceDS 2m2 minutes ago

Det (97-02): 3 Cups, 14-3 series record/pre salary cap. Chic (10-15): 2 Cups, 13-3 series record(1 to play) Cap era do 3 Cups/6 yrs=dynasty?

 

[Foosball God]

Dave Strader ‏@TheVoiceDS 2m2 minutes ago

Det (97-02): 3 Cups, 14-3 series record/pre salary cap. Chic (10-15): 2 Cups, 13-3 series record(1 to play) Cap era do 3 Cups/6 yrs=dynasty?

I don't like to throw around dynasty. That should be reserved for like 3 -4 in a row or 5 of 6 or something imo. But it is damn impressive in a salary cap world.

 

[Capella]

What If Sports game simulator simulated the Blackhawks and Lightning series 1,001 times and their simulation engine projects Tampa Bay to win in six games with average goals per game 2.32-1.95 in favor of the Lightning.

 

[maxwelledison]

What If Sports game simulator simulated the Blackhawks and Lightning series 1,001 times and their simulation engine projects Tampa Bay to win in six games with average goals per game 2.32-1.95 in favor of the Lightning.

If that happens I'll be very surprised. Lightning are a good young team but I have a distinct feeling what we're seeing is a coronation for the other side.

 

[chet]

What If Sports game simulator simulated the Blackhawks and Lightning series 1,001 times and their simulation engine projects Tampa Bay to win in six games with average goals per game 2.32-1.95 in favor of the Lightning.

The simulator is using stats from the regular season and I'd argue that the Hawks are playing at a much higher level now than they were then. I know all the Lightning are too but there's a world of difference for the Hawks.

 

[Capella]

What If Sports game simulator simulated the Blackhawks and Lightning series 1,001 times and their simulation engine projects Tampa Bay to win in six games with average goals per game 2.32-1.95 in favor of the Lightning.

The simulator is using stats from the regular season and I'd argue that the Hawks are playing at a much higher level now than they were then. I know all the Lightning are too but there's a world of difference for the Hawks.

Yea it's pretty dumb. But it's also pretty much the first time I've noticed somebody/thing pick the Bolts

 

[Billy Bats]

I'll be impressed if they can win another series by beating four defenseman into the ground. One of the reasons I like Tampa to win it.

 

[Hawks64]

What If Sports game simulator simulated the Blackhawks and Lightning series 1,001 times and their simulation engine projects Tampa Bay to win in six games with average goals per game 2.32-1.95 in favor of the Lightning.

The simulator is using stats from the regular season and I'd argue that the Hawks are playing at a much higher level now than they were then. I know all the Lightning are too but there's a world of difference for the Hawks.

Yea it's pretty dumb. But it's also pretty much the first time I've noticed somebody/thing pick the Bolts

Must have missed Rude's post.

 

[chet]

OEL burns PB on Twitter.

http://i.imgur.com/A0bq3Jg.png

 

[TheGooRoo]

My open action:

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[87507] CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS +300

100 / 300

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Hockey - Futures (Game) Moneyline

Odds to win the 2015 Stanley Cup

Chicago Blackhawks +500 May 26/15@08:05p

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Chicago Blackhawks +220 May 17/15@03:00p

Web US$ 300.00 US$ 660.00GEAUX HAWKS

Keep firing, dude.

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[Aaron Rudnicki]

I'm with gooroo (at smaller stakes, obv).

btw, more Keith love here

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Thank you, Blackhawks. Signed: NBC.

The Blackhawks not only delivered huge ratings Saturday night, they also bring the promise of even bigger numbers for NBC for the Stanley Cup Final.

The Blackhawks victory in Game 7 posted a 3.27 overnight rating of major markets on NBC, the highest ever for a non-Stanley Cup Final game on the network; 1 national ratings point is worth the equivalent of more than 1 million homes. Complete national ratings will be available later, although it isnt expected to fluctuate much from the overnight rating.



Once again, the Chicago market was huge for NBC, with a 26.6 rating on WMAQ-Ch. 5; 1 local ratings point is worth nearly 35,000 homes. It was the largest ever for Chicago for a non-Stanley Cup Final game and the third highest overall in the market.



By comparison, the game registered only a 3.9 rating in Los Angeles. That sigh of relief comes from NBC avoiding a Tampa Bay-Anaheim Final.



NBC didnt hit the jackpot with a Chicago-New York Rangers Final, but it still is more than thrilled to have the Blackhawks playing into June. The network knows the robust Chicago market will drive its overall ratings for the Final.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/hockey/blackhawks/ct-blackhawks-tv-ratings-stanley-cup-20150531-story.html

Why do people care about this ####?

Who the #### knows. The networks and advertisers obviously do but no idea why any fan would give 2 ####s about it.

Curiosity about the world around you and how things work down? And every time some schmuck whines about "why do we have to see the Red Sox-Yankees again?" or "why are there three days off between games instead of 2????!!!", these are the kinds of reasons why things happen.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Why don’t more Americans watch the Stanley Cup Final?

Based on the numbers, Paulsen estimates that “there is a ceiling for NHL ratings in the U.S. — probably a 6.0 rating and 9 or 10 million viewer” and that it would take a Game 7 between two major markets to hit that number.

Humbling as this is, that highest viewership total for the NHL would equal the lowest rated NBA Final game in 23 years, Game 2 between the Nets and Spurs in 2003.

 

[Capella]

Estreet or anybody - I have an extra tonight (not with me). Third level. Face is fine.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Pittsburgh Penguins might be for sale

 

[Hawks64]

 

[krista4]

Looks like I picked the wrong month to give up drinking.

 

[E Street Brat]

Estreet or anybody - I have an extra tonight (not with me). Third level. Face is fine.

Wish i'd seen this earlier

 

[chet]

My open action:

Ticket#:152222997

May 29 08:05 PM

INTERNET / -1May 19 01:55 PM

PROP

NHL - STANLEY CUP WINNER

[87507] CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS +300

100 / 300

May 26, 2015 07:39:43 PM

Single #415816246

Hockey - Futures (Game) Moneyline

Odds to win the 2015 Stanley Cup

Chicago Blackhawks +500 May 26/15@08:05p

Web US$ 300.00 US$ 1500.00 May 17, 2015 01:57:49 PM

Single #414333526

Hockey - Futures (Game) Moneyline

Odds to win the 2015 Stanley Cup

Chicago Blackhawks +220 May 17/15@03:00p

Web US$ 300.00 US$ 660.00

GEAUX HAWKS

Keep firing, dude.

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In honor of Krista and Rud:

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Love it. That's some serious action.

I just bet $300 to win $855 on DK winning CS. Thx for the idea! In case you're wondering, that's 57/20.

 

[Osaurus]

Estreet or anybody - I have an extra tonight (not with me). Third level. Face is fine.

Wish i'd seen this earlier

Same here. Would have stayed in Westshore instead of trying to beat traffic home.

 

[chet]

NHL [87013] BLACKHAWKS ALT PUCK LINE -1½+334 100.00 USD / 334.00 USD

 

[Christo]

GO BLACKHAWKS!​

 

[chet]

GEAUX HAWKS

 

[AcerFC]

Good luck to fans of both teams. I am very sad and jealous.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

GEAUX HAWKS

Just don't. Seriously.

 

[Hawks64]

Looks like I picked the wrong month to give up drinking.

Looks like I picked the wrong month to give up any vice right now :X

 

[Hawks64]

GEAUX HAWKS

Just don't. Seriously.

It's his thing.

 

[Limp Ditka]

Anthem advantage: Hawks

 

[krista4]

Ooooooooooooof.

 

[Limp Ditka]

GEAUX HAWKS

For ####s sake

 

[KCitons]

GO BLACKHAWKS!

This

 

[Dickie Dunn]

Good luck to both sides. Hoping for a great, seven-game series.

 

[Hawks64]

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

GEAUX HAWKS

Just don't. Seriously.

It's his thing.

He can bleaux me.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

Good luck to both sides. Hoping for a great, seven-game series.

Thanks, Dickie.

 

[Limp Ditka]

Just wow

 

[Billy Bats]

Wow sweet deflection.

 

[Dickie Dunn]

OMG, Killorn.

 

[Wingnut]

Wow!

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

No goal. In the crease.

 

[ffldrew]

that will make up for the earlier miss - great great play

 

[Norseman]

GOOOOAAL!!!

 

[ffldrew]

Good luck to both sides. Hoping for a great, seven-game series.

Thanks, Dickie.

Nobody captures the spirit better than Dickie

 

[chet]

GEAUX HAWKS

Just don't. Seriously.

It's his thing.

He can bleaux me.

I choke on small bones.

 

[Hawks64]

Hawks are a hot mess right now, Tampa is playing excellent hockey right now and get to showcase their 30+% PP. :X

 

[ChiefD]

Wow, what a great goal.

 

[Limp Ditka]

GEAUX HAWKS

Just don't. Seriously.

It's his thing.

He can bleaux me.

I choke on small bones.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

GEAUX HAWKS

Just don't. Seriously.

It's his thing.

He can bleaux me.

I choke on small bones.

Good lord