Hockey Playoff Pool
2012 Playoff Pool Update
Published by Toronto Mike on May 14, 2012 @ 15:06 in Hockey Playoff Pool
 I meant to post this following round 2, but here it is with round 3 already underway
The Lamster Line will remain in tact as my Palma Pasta buddy tied it with 22. But who of the 14 poolies will be taking home cold hard cash? There are three with a shot at winning, and each is relying on a different team.
Bob could win with his Kings. Bob's an awesome guy and I'm sure he'll tip the Commish if he wins.
Pats could win with his Coyotes. Pats is a better guy than he is a right fielder, but he won in 2009 and I doubt he'll tip the Commish if he wins.
My brother Steve could win with his Rangers. Although Steve won last year and there's no way he'll tip the Commish if he wins.
It's going to be a fun finish.
For the current standings go here.
Parity
Published by Toronto Mike on April 22, 2012 @ 15:35 in Hockey Playoff Pool, Sports
Prior to drafting my playoff pool this year, I wrote down the teams I thought would advance to the second round of the NHL playoffs. I picked:
- Pittsburgh
- New Jersey
- New York
- Boston
- Vancouver
- San Jose
- Nashville
- Chicago
Except for calling Nashville over Detroit, I could get bulldozed. Pittsburgh and San Jose are already out and New Jersey, New York, Boston, Vancouver and Chicago are each a loss away from elimination.
If that isn't parity, I don't know what is. 8 seeds are handling 1 seeds, anything can happen and we could see a Phoenix / Florida final.
Parity is overrated. It makes it impossible to skillfully draft a competitive playoff team and it means my adopted team for the playoffs is already eliminated. Unless, of course, my Leafs do manage to slip into 8th one season. Then, this might just work out.
My 2012 Playoff Hockey Pool Picks
Published by Toronto Mike on April 10, 2012 @ 10:10 in Hockey Playoff Pool
 We drafted our players last night in the greatest playoff hockey pool ever. Kic chose the Jays home opener, and Elvis was imprisoned by fatherhood, but 14 strong showed up to enjoy Palma Pasta and chase the $280 pot.
Here are my picks.
- M. Gaborik - NYR
- P. Elias - NJ
- Z. Parise - NJ
- L. Couture - SJ
- P. Marleau - SJ
- D. Boyle - SJ
- B. Dubinsky - NYR
- R. Clowe - SJ
- D. Cleary - DET
- B. Burns - SJ
Follow our pool online at http://www.torontomike.com/2012hockeypool.html. Now be honest, do I have a chance?
The Pool Ends, Vancouver Burns, Leafs Watch Commences
Published by Toronto Mike on June 16, 2011 @ 16:28 in Hockey Playoff Pool, Sports, Toronto Maple Leafs
I was glad the Canucks lost. Normally, I hate Boston, but in this series, they had my full support.
It sounds like more folks are talking about the riots than the series. That's too bad. If you want to see some amazing photos of the Vancouver riots, you want to visit the National Post.
In my annual playoff pool, I actually finished second. My brother Steve finished first. Good times...
And with hockey officially behind us this season, our Leafs watch officially begins. Go Leafs Go!
Help Me Draft My NHL Playoff Pool
Published by Toronto Mike on April 12, 2011 @ 10:15 in Hockey Playoff Pool
It's draft day. That means a bunch of us will get together in an undisclosed west Toronto location and follow these simple rules.
We've been doing this forever, and I've never won. I'd like to win this time. You can help make that dream a reality.
Which teams / players should I draft tonight? Bonus points for those players who had a mediocre regular season but are sure to have a great playoff due to their role on a particular team / line.
P.s. To the others drafting tonight, please do not read below this line. Thanks.
With Kane and Toews Will Steve Catch Ryan?
Published by Toronto Mike on June 2, 2010 @ 07:21 in Hockey Playoff Pool
I meant to write about my little hockey pool after round three, but I went camping and now I spend all my free time in the hospital, so this update is a little late.
Pops has first place locked up with his three Flyers, so the real race is for second. Entering into the finals, we all assumed Steve would catch Ryan with his dynamic duo of Kane and Toews. But after two games, that's less of a slam dunk than we thought. Kane and Toews seem to have been halted, and Steve is still 6 points back.
With Kane and Toews and six points to make up, will Steve catch Ryan?
Pool Update: After Round One
Published by Toronto Mike on April 29, 2010 @ 16:36 in Hockey Playoff Pool
With the opening round complete, let's take a look at what's going on in my annual NHL playoff pool.
We'll start with Joe. Joe decided to bank on Coyotes, Kings and Avs... with a sure-thing first round pick of Washington's Nicklas Bäckström. This decision gave Joe a very strong opening round of 44 points. That's also Joe's final score. Joe lost all ten of his players in the first round.
In hindsight, dear Joe, what the hell were you thinking? Coyotes, Kings and Avs? Were you trying to finish last?
Everyone else still has horses in the race. Dom leads with his ace picks being Crosby and Samuelsson. Ryan's in second, thanks to Malkin, Pavelski and Zetterberg. I've got some work to do, but the Sedin twins have worked out.
Poor Joe...
My 2010 Playoff Hockey Pool Picks
Published by Toronto Mike on April 12, 2010 @ 20:34 in Hockey Playoff Pool
I'm back from drafting my players in the greatest playoff hockey pool ever. Thanks Crazy Joe and Gary for dropping out at the last second and Andy and Elvis for choosing work. But especially thanks to Lamster for choosing bowling and Drew for choosing Nova Scotia.
Still, nine of us gathered to make our selections and at the end of it all it seems I'm rooting for Vancouver with a little Devils and Red Wings sprinkled in for good measure. I'm pleased to report that of the 90 players picked, not one plays for the Habs.
- H. Sedin - VAN
- D. Sedin - VAN
- P. Elias - NJ
- J. Langenbrunner - NJ
- V. Filppula - DET
- K. Versteeg - CHI
- P. Demitra - VAN
- D. Cleary - DET
- T. Myers - BUF
- M. Raymond - VAN
Follow our pool online at http://www.torontomike.com/2010hockeypool.html.
Help Me Win My NHL Playoff Pool
Published by Toronto Mike on April 12, 2010 @ 10:33 in Hockey Playoff Pool
Help me win my annual NHL playoff pool. We're drafting tonight, as we have every April (other than the lock-out year) the past fifteen or so years.
Our draft is a little old school, and intentionally simple. We all physically get in the same room and take turns picking players until everyone has ten. Then, a point is a point is a point. It's all about points.
I once came in second, but typically I'm pretty awful at this. I need your help. Who are the players who will put up the points, outside of the usual suspects?
Which teams do you predict will make their respective conference finals?
Help me!
2010 NHL Playoff Pool
Published by Toronto Mike on March 19, 2010 @ 17:02 in Hockey Playoff Pool
My favourite time of year is quickly approaching. The NHL playoffs are mere weeks away. That also means it's time for our annual playoff pool.
Draft day is April 12. Here are the official rules. Here's a peek at previous drafts:
If you know me in the real world, and you're interested in participating in this year's draft, please contact me and I'll give you specifics. This year's pool promises to be the best yet.
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