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2017 Stanley Cup Predictions
Tuesday, May 30th, 2017Keeping with tradition, we’ve brought together a panel of experts to weigh in on the 2017 Stanley Cup Finals between the Nashville Predators and Pittsburgh Penguins. Here’s how they see this year’s Finals playing out.
Eli from Mathematics
Which team will win the Cup? Nashville.
Why do you think they will win the Cup? I want to see P.K. Sub win the Cup in his first season after being traded from Montreal.
Which game do you consider to be the most important in a series? So much of this is dependent on how the narrative of the series goes, and there really isn’t a wrong or right answer. If you want a specific game number though, Game 7.
How many games will be played in the series? 6.
Clavicle from Serbia
Which team will win the Cup? Predators.
Why do you think they will win the Cup? Penguins slide – not fight.
Which game do you consider to be the most important in a series? All games important.
How many games will be played in the series? 4.
Rachel K from LBS, Inc.
Which team will win the Cup? Predators.
Why do you think they will win the Cup? Shea Weber made me love the Predators, and even if he’s not there anymore Nashville is a pretty fun city. More specifically, I’m a Devils fan, and the closest I can get to rooting for them in the playoffs these days is shitting on the team from their division that made it this far.
Which game do you consider to be the most important in a series? Game 1. It’s the first!
How many games will be played in the series? 7, because Bettman’s gotta get paid. BOOOOO Gary.
Jerome from Poutine Machine
Which team will win the Cup? Nashville.
Why do you think they will win the Cup? For a couple reasons, but the popular one is that we’re all hoping Cro isn’t doubly smug for the remainder of 2017.
Which game do you consider to be the most important in a series? I think the game following whoever wins 2 this series (could be as early as Game 3) is vital. I’ll bitch and moan about why American sports are so focused on even more masochistic ideas in sports, namely why there is a best-of-7 series instead of a simple home-and-home matchup. But you know, #becausemoney.
But why is that specific game important? It’s generally proof of how much fight is left in the trailing team… I’m willing to wager that, historically, the number of hockey teams that have recovered (and perhaps won) from a 3-0 or 3-1 deficit are less than all the fingers I have. No, I don’t have 11 fingers.
How many games will be played in the series? As a neutral in this series, I’d dream of a seven-game series and hope Nashville upsets those piss-colored towel-brandishing so-called ‘fans’ in Pittsburgh. Get at me, son.
Rachel G from Butchers
Which team will win the Cup? Phish.
Why do you think they will win the Cup? I’m watching Game 1 in a sports bar in Colorado and they are playing Phish. PHISH!
Which game do you consider to be the most important in a series? Any game the Rangers are playing.
How many games will be played in the series? I’ve moved on. Go J-E-T-S!
Derek from Exile
Which team will win the Cup? Nashville.
Why do you think they will win the Cup? Because my wife said so. “The team from a place that seems like it wouldn’t have hockey always wins.
Which game do you consider to be the most important in a series? Game 4 is most important. Someone clinches, goes up 3-1 (nearby insurmountable) or a series is tied.
How many games will be played in the series? This one goes 6.
Tommy from Gut Rot
Which team will win the Cup? GUT ROT, BITCHEZZZZZ!!!!!
Why do you think they will win the Cup? Peaches.
Which game do you consider to be the most important in a series? GUT ROT, BITCHEZZZZZ!!!!!
How many games will be played in the series? GUT ROT, BITCHEZZZZZ!!!!!
Isaac from Instant Karma
Which team will win the Cup? Pittsburgh.
Why do you think they will win the Cup? Because American has already sold her soul.
Which game do you consider to be the most important in a series? Game 3 is the most important. Regardless of the series standing, one team will be able to either take the lead or build on one.
How many games will be played in the series? Can’t see this series going past 6 games. Even though Nashville has the far better defensemen, so has every other team Pittsburgh has faced.
Conclusion
It appears that Nashville is the overwhelming favorite to win the Cup this year. No two panelists could agree on a reason why, but perhaps that is why the Predators have a fighter’s chance against Pittsburgh’s juggernaut offense. If the distance goes as predicted, then we’re in for at least a 6 game series.
Note: as of this writing it is the third period of Game 1 and even though Nashville has controlled/dominated the majority of the game Pittsburgh is still leading. I’d like to tell Predators fans to hang in there and eventually the hard work will pay off, but I’m a Caps fan and that advice didn’t work for us.
BTSH Experts Predict the 2016-2017 NHL Season
Wednesday, October 12th, 2016The 2016-2017 NHL Season is kicking off today! And to get everyone fired up about it, we’ve assemble a vast panel of the most respected Hockey minds in our community to predict how the season will play out. They’ve analyzed all of the off-season moves, team’s training programs, player’s vacations and current relationship status to give a definitive answer. Here are their findings:
(Note: Byron Clavvicle sustained an injury prior to submitting his predictions. It is unclear at the moment if the unfortunate incident will impact his decision making on selecting the winner of the 2016 Clavvy Award.)
What team will win each division?
Clavvicle: 8
What team will be the surprise sleeper from each division?
Clavvicle: Bridgeport Sound Tigers
Which teams will make the playoffs from each division?
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Clavvicle: Gilgamesh
Clavvicle: Washington!
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Clavvicle: there is no western conference
Clavvicle:
Which teams will represent their conference in the finals and which one will win the Cup?
Clavvicle: Ak Bars Kazan
Which team will win the President’s Trophy for most points?
Clavvicle: Metallurg Magnetogorsk
Who will be MVP?
Hopper: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
Eli: Jamie Benn, Dallas Stars
Sif: Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals
Isaac: Carey Price, Montreal Canadiens
Clavvicle: Bob Boughner
Who will be ROY?
Hopper: Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs
Eli: Patrik Laine, Winnipeg Jets
Sif: Patrik Laine, Winnipeg Jets
Isaac: Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs
Clavvicle: ROY WILL BE ROY
Who will win the Selke Trophy?
Hopper: Who cares. Probably Toews or some shit.
Eli: Anze Kopitar, Los Angeles Kings
Sif: Anze Kopitar, Los Angeles Kings
Isaac: Nicklas Backstrom, Washington Capitals
Clavvicle: John Walker, obviously
Who will win the Norris Trophy?
Hopper: Erik Karlsson, Ottawa Senators
Eli: Erik Karlsson, Ottawa Senators
Sif: Shea Weber, Montreal Canadiens
Isaac: Brent Burns, San Jose Sharks
Clavvicle: Zach Norris
Who will be Coach of the Year?
Hopper: Guy Boucher, Ottawa Senators
Eli: Peter Laviolette, Nashville Predators
Sif: Barry Trotz, Washington Capitals
Isaac: Bruce Broudreau, Minnesota Wild
Clavvicle: Zoltan Istvan
Who will lead the league in points?
Hopper: Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers
Eli: Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers
Sif: Evgeny Kuznetsov, Washington Capitals
Isaac: Jamie Benn, Dallas Stars
Clavvicle: Eli Kazin
Who is most likely to be traded?
Hopper: Martin Hanzal, Arizona Coyotes (LOCK)
Eli: Ben Bishop, Tampa Bay Lightning
Sif: Marc-Andre Fleury, Pittsburgh Penguins
Isaac: Henrik Lunquist, New York Rangers
Clavvicle: 1. Eli Kazin. 2. Penguins to KHL.
Who will be involved in an off-ice scandal? And what will it be?
Hopper: 1. Patrick Kane and Evander Kane will literally blow up a hospital, Joker from Dark Knight style, and face zero consequences. 2. Montreal fires Michel Therrien then makes the playoffs with a different coach. 3. The first team to fire it’s coach will hire Ralph Krueger, the Team Europe guy (unless it’s Montreal. Maybe Islanders or Detroit?).
Sif: One of the lesser known Kardashians will start dating an NHL player on a team in the Western Conference. Leading to front office groans, fan disgust and protest, and an almost trade.
Isaac: During the All-Star break Phil Kessel will visit Hershey Park, PA for the first time, never to be heard from again…
Clavvicle: Donald Trump
2014 Predictions!
Wednesday, March 26th, 2014Can Math Repeat As Glanzer Division Champions?
The Norris family continues to grow.
Brown Division
| Rich | Derek | Eli | |
| 1 | Fresh Kills | Fresh Kills | Fresh Kills |
| 2 | Corlears Hookers | Corlears Hookers | Corlears Hookers |
| 3 | LBS, Inc. | Denim Demons | LBS, Inc. |
| 4 | Denim Demons | LBS, Inc. | Denim Demons |
| 5 | What The Puck | What The Puck | What The Puck |
Rich’s Take: Fresh Kills, after making a run at perfection, will actually lose 3 games this season. None will be in the playoffs. This division is the tops for a reason, every team will have a winning record. And honestly, after seeing all the talent at the Free Agent scrimmage and the goalie that Corey very subtly got…I’m a little worried about playing them Game 1. They could be good real early.
Derek’s Take: Fresh Kills cruises to another division title. The Hookers give them a good run, but poor mid-season attendance results in a few lost games for the Purple during the summer. The Demons play solid (though objectionable) hockey. LBS, Inc. takes a step back this season with no Ken. What The Puck will clearly be in rebuilding mode and probably should not be in this division.
Eli’s Take: Not much to add here that Rich and Derek haven’t already said. Fresh Kills is the most complete team in the league and goes back-to-back with the division titles. What The Puck looks primed for relegation, unless Corey has something up his sleeve.
[Said in Jo-Ann voice]Maybe Corey join Elf and put ‘appy Elf up sleeve? Why is Timmay no playing for us this year?
