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Hockey Playoff Pool

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My Losing Picks for 2016

Tonight, our long-time annual tradition continued as we collected to draft players for our NHL playoff pool. Although my digital records only go back to 2003, we've been drafting together since the 90s. Last year, I actually finished second. I've never won. Here's the team that will lose for me
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If the Ducks Win...

During the NHL playoffs, you may have noticed a new link in the main menu for this site. Playoff Pool is for those who drafted with us in early April, an annual tradition that started in the late 90s. I participate every year, and I've never won. Considering we sometimes
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My Losing Picks for 2015

Yesterday, our long-time annual tradition continued as we collected to draft players for our NHL playoff pool. Although my digital records only go back to 2003, we've been drafting together since the 90s. Over so many years of participating, you'd think I'd accidentally win once or twice. Instead, I lose.
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Déjà Vu Blues

I participate in an NHL playoff pool every spring.  Last year, I banked on St. Louis, drafting four Blues.  The Blues lost in six games in the first round after being up 2-0 in the series. This year, with Ryan Miller between the pipes, I banked on the Blues again,
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Parity

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: PittsburghNew JerseyNew YorkBostonVancouverSan JoseNashvilleChicagoExcept for calling Nashville over Detroit, I could get bulldozed.  Pittsburgh and San Jose are already out and New Jersey,
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2010 NHL 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: 2009 NHL Playoff Hockey Pool2008 NHL Playoff Hockey Pool2007
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My 2009 Picks

Below are the ten players I chose in tonight's playoff pool draft.  It looks like I'll be rooting for San Jose, New Jersey and Chicago. Out of 13 poolies, I got to pick 13th.  Yes, I'm that lucky.  If you're a trivia buff you'll be interested to know I picked
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2009 NHL 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 13.  Here are the official rules.  Here's a peek at previous drafts: 2008 NHL Playoff Hockey Pool2007 NHL Playoff Hockey Pool2006
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