NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted April 13, 2009 Welcome to year 3 of the Playoff Picks Game. There are some changes to the format this year so please read below before making your picks. For those of you that aren't familiar with the game, here's how it works: Each round you will pick a winner for each series. For every correct series winner you predict, you will receive 4 points for the first round matchups, 8 for the 2nd, 12 for the 3rd, and 16 for the Finals (0 if you pick the incorrect team, 3 points if you picked a 4-3 series and the other team won). Also to aid with tiebreakers you will also pick how many games the losing team in each series will win. Given that the team you picked to win actually does win the series, you will then have the opportunity to receive up to 3 bonus points. For every game you are off for the losing teams actual win total, I will subtract 1 bonus point. After each round, every player will then pick again based on the teams that made through to the next round. Whoever has the most points at the end of the season, wins Playoff bragging rights. Also, if you pick a series to go to the 7th game, and the team you picked ends up losing, you will receive 3 points rather than 0 this year. Lastly, please pick who you feel will represent each conference in the Stanley Cup Finals as well as the Champoin. This will be worth 3 points per pick if you're correct. If any of your are confused, here's a mock picks example: (1) San Jose 4-1 over (8) Anaheim (2) Detroit 4-2 over (7) Columbus (6) St. Louis 4-3 over (3) Vancouver (4) Chicago 4-3 over (5) Calgary (1) Boston 4-1 over (8) Montreal (2) Washington 4-1 over (7) New York Rangers (3) New Jersey 4-2 over (6) Carolina (5) Philadelphia 4-3 over (4) Pittsburgh WC Champion: Detroit Red Wings EC Champion: New Jersey Devils SC Champion: Detroit Red Wings Let's say this happened in the first round: (1) San Jose won 4-3 over (8) Anaheim (2) Detroit won 4-1 over (7) Columbus (6) St. Louis won 4-3 over (3) Vancouver (5) Calgary won 4-3 over (4) Chicago (1) Boston won 4-0 over (8) Montreal (2) Washington won 4-1 over (7) New York Rangers (6) Carolina won 4-3 over (3) New Jersey (5) Philadelphia won 4-2 over (4) Pittsburgh Here's how my point total would work out: SJS/ANA = 4 Points + 1 Bonus Point DET/CLB = 4 Points + 2 Bonus Points VAN/STL = 4 Points + 3 Bonus Points CHI/CAL = 3 Points BOS/MTL = 4 Points + 2 Bonus Points WSH/NYR = 4 Points + 3 Bonus Points NJD/CAR = 0 Points PHI/PIT = 4 Points + 2 Bonus Points Total first round score: 37 Feel free to post any questions, and remember that your picks must be in *before* the first puck drops Wednesday at 7:00 ET. Here are the Matchups based on their respective ranks: WEST: (1) San Jose Sharks vs. (8) Anaheim Ducks (2) Detroit Red Wings vs. (7) Columbus Blue Jackets (3) Vancouver Canucks vs. (6) St. Louis Blues (4) Chicago Blackhawks vs. (5) Calgary Flames EAST: (1) Boston Bruins vs. (8) Montreal Canadiens (2) Washington Capitals vs. (7) New York Rangers (3) New Jersey Devils vs. (6) Carolina Hurricanes (4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers If anyone's interested, here is last years suggestion thread: http://www.letsgowings.com/forums/index.ph...20Game&st=0 NOTE: Please copy and paste the following template when making your picks. Bold the team you're picking to win, and then write the series score directly after in this manner: SJS/ANA 4-2 Round 1 Template: SJS/ANA DET/CLB VAN/STL CHI/CAL BOS/MTL WSH/NYR NJD/CAR PIT/PHI This truly cuts down on the time it requires to tally up scores and I greatly appreciate it. Best of luck to everyone, and I'll post my picks shortly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted April 13, 2009 So we jsut do it for one round? Or the whole playoffs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingAbner 13 Report post Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) SJS/ANA 4-3 DET/CLB 4-1 VAN/STL 4-2 CHI/CAL 4-2 BOS/MTL 4-2 WSH/NYR 4-1 NJD/CAR 4-2 PHI/PIT 4-1 WCC: DET ECC: MTL SCC: DET Wings/Habs Final=Epitome of awesome. Edited April 13, 2009 by RedWingAbner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) Round 1 SJS/ANA 4-2 DET/CLB 4-2 VAN/STL 2-4 CHI/CAL 4-1 BOS/MTL 4-1 WSH/NYR 4-1 NJD/CAR 4-1 PHI/PIT 2-4 WCC: DET ECC: WSH SCC: DET (Edit for rule change.) Edited April 13, 2009 by Gordie Howe hat trick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McCartyFanForLife 17 Report post Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) SJS/ANA 4 - 2 DET/CLB 4 - 1 VAN/STL 4 - 1 CHI/CAL 4 - 2 BOS/MTL 4 - 2 WSH/NYR 4 - 1 NJD/CAR 4 - 1 PHI/PIT 4 - 2 WCC: Wings ECC: Devils SCC: Wings Edited due to rule changes Edited April 13, 2009 by McCartyFanForLife Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted April 13, 2009 So we jsut do it for one round? Or the whole playoffs? Just for Round 1. I'll post a thread similar to this one at the conclusion of the first round, and then everyone will have the opportunity to make their picks for Round 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lets go pavel 2 Report post Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) SJS/ANA 4-1 DET/CLB 4-2 VAN/STL 4-2 CHI/CAL 4-2 BOS/MTL 4-1 WSH/NYR 4-1 NJD/CAR 4-2 PHI/PIT 4-2 WCC: Detroit ECC: Washington SCC: Detroit (edited for rule change) Edited April 13, 2009 by lets go pavel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) SJS/ANA 4-2 DET/CLB 4-1 VAN/STL 4-0 CHI/CAL 2-4 BOS/MTL 4-0 WSH/NYR 3-4 NJD/CAR 3-4 PHI/PIT 4-1 Stanley Cup Finals: SJS/BOS 4-3 Fun idea. But it's going to be scary if you have predicted a series to end 4-3 and it comes down to a 7th deciding game. Big difference between 8 and 0 points.. No bonus points for having 6 out of 7 games in a series predicted "right"? (edited for rule changes.) Edited April 13, 2009 by dat's sick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilmickeyli 40 Report post Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) SJS/ANA 4-2 DET/CLB 4-2 VAN/STL 4-3 CHI/CAL 4-2 BOS/MTL 4-0 WSH/NYR 4-2 NJD/CAR 4-1 PHI/PIT 4-3 WCC: Wings ECC: Bruins SCC: Wings Edited April 13, 2009 by ilmickeyli Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted April 13, 2009 SJS/ANA 4-2 DET/CLB 4-1 VAN/STL 4-0 CHI/CAL 2-4 BOS/MTL 4-0 WSH/NYR 3-4 NJD/CAR 3-4 PHI/PIT 4-1 Fun idea. But it's going to be scary if you have predicted a series to end 4-3 and it comes down to a 7th deciding game. Big difference between 8 and 0 points.. No bonus points for having 6 out 7 games in a series predicted "right"? That's not a bad idea, and it keeps people from getting screwed by making a bold pick. How does everyone feel about 3 points being awarded in that situation? I'll drum up the old suggestion thread after last years' game. That had some good ideas that we talked about implementing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) SJS/ANA 4-1 DET/CLB 4-2 VAN/STL 4-0 CHI/CAL 4-3 BOS/MTL 4-3 WSH/NYR 4-1 NJD/CAR 4-2 PHI/PIT 4-2 WC Champion: Detroit Red Wings EC Champion: Washington Capitals SC Champion: Detroit Red Wings (Edited to add Conference/Cup Champions.) Edited April 13, 2009 by edicius Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsgirl001 983 Report post Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) Yesssssss :banana: Thanks for doing this again Mac! SJS/ANA 4-2 DET/CLB 4-2 VAN/STL 4-1 CHI/CAL 2-4 BOS/MTL 4-1 WSH/NYR 4-2 NJD/CAR 4-2 PHI/PIT 3-4 WCC - Detroit Red Wings ECC - Boston Bruins SCC - Detroit Red Wings (edited for rule changes) Edited April 13, 2009 by wingsgirl001 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stactum 4 Report post Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) SJS/ANA 4-3 DET/CLB 4-2 VAN/STL 4-2 CHI/CAL 4-2 BOS/MTL 4-3 WSH/NYR 4-1 NJD/CAR 4-2 PHI/PIT 4-2 West: Detroit East: Washington CUP: Detroit Edited April 13, 2009 by stactum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alienanxiety 23 Report post Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) SJS/ANA 4-3 DET/CLB 4-1 VAN/STL 4-2 CHI/CAL 4-3 BOS/MTL 4-1 WSH/NYR 4-2 NJD/CAR 4-1 PHI/PIT 4-2 West: Detroit East: Washington Stanley Cup: Detroit Edited April 13, 2009 by alienanxiety Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted April 13, 2009 For those of you that have already made your picks, please re-read the rules. I've made a couple changes to incorporate last years suggestions, and I wanted to give everyone that's already made their picks the chance to adjust them if they so choose. Most importantly, please pick who you feel will represent each conference in the Stanley Cup Finals and pick the Champion as well. You can use the same format/template to make the finals prediction (I.E. DET/NJD 4-2) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwinger4747 6 Report post Posted April 13, 2009 SJS/ANA 4-2 DET/CLB 4-2 VAN/STL 4-2 CHI/CAL 4-3 BOS/MTL 4-1 WSH/NYR 4-1 NJD/CAR 4-2 PHI/PIT 4-3 SCF: DET/BOS 4-2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UKWING 8 Report post Posted April 13, 2009 thanks for doing this again mac SJS/ANA 4-2 DET/CLB 4-1 VAN/STL 4-2 CHI/CAL 4-3 BOS/MTL 4-2 WSH/NYR 4-1 NJD/CAR 4-3 PHI/PIT 4-3 WC Champion: San Jose Sharks EC Champion: Boston Bruins SC Champion: Boston Bruins Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted April 13, 2009 SJS/ANA 4-2 Sharks DET/CLB 4-2 Wings VAN/STL 4-2 Canucks CHI/CAL 4-3 Hawks BOS/MTL 4-2 Bruins WSH/NYR 4-2 Caps NJD/CAR 4-0 Devils PIT/PHI 4-3 Flyers DET/CLB 4-2 Wings Eastern Champs: Bruins Western Champs: Sharks SCF: SJS/BOS 4-3 Bruins Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozen-Man 144 Report post Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) Awesome! Thanks for doing the game again this year, I know it must be a lot of work and is greatly appreciated. I like the new changes they should really help. Here are my picks: SJS/ANA 4-2 DET/CLB 4-2 VAN/STL 4-2 CHI/CAL 4-3 BOS/MTL 4-2 WSH/NYR 4-2 NJD/CAR 4-3 PHI/PIT 4-3 WC Champion: Detroit Red Wings EC Champion: Boston Bruins SC Champion: Detroit Red Wings DET/BOS 4-2 Edit: fix bolding Edited April 15, 2009 by Frozen-Man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bkeck 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2009 SJS/ANA 4-1 DET/CLB 4-2 VAN/STL 3-4 CHI/CAL 4-3 BOS/MTL 4-0 WSH/NYR 4-1 NJD/CAR 2-4 PHI/PIT 4-3 Stanley Cup Finals: DET/BOS 4-2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aflac9262 211 Report post Posted April 13, 2009 SJS/ANA 4-3 DET/CLB 4-2 VAN/STL 4-2 CHI/CAL 4-2 BOS/MTL 4-3 WSH/NYR 4-1 NJD/CAR 4-1 PHI/PIT 4-2 WC Champion: Calgary Flames EC Champion: Washington Capitals SC Champion: Calgary Flames Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings_fan94 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) Round 1: SJS/ANA 4-2 DET/CLB 4-2 VAN/STL 4-1 CHI/CAL 4-3 BOS/MTL 4-1 WSH/NYR 4-2 NJD/CAR 4-3 PHI/PIT 4-2 WCC: Detroit ECC: Washington SCC: Detroit Edited April 14, 2009 by wings_fan94 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anthonyn66 89 Report post Posted April 13, 2009 Round 1 SJS/ANA 4-3 DET/CLB 4-1 VAN/STL 3-4 CHI/CAL 4-2 BOS/MTL 4-0 WSH/NYR 4-1 NJD/CAR 4-1 PHI/PIT 3-4 WCF: Detroit Red Wings ECF: Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Champion: Detroit Red Wings DET/WSH 4-1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted April 13, 2009 Important: Please don't forget to make picks for both Conference Champions along with your Stanley Cup Champion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockey13Playa 240 Report post Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) SJS/ANA 4-3 DET/CLB 4-2 VAN/STL 4-2 CHI/CAL 4-2 BOS/MTL 4-0 WSH/NYR 4-1 NJD/CAR 4-2 PHI/PIT 4-3 WC CHAMPION: DETROIT RED WINGS EC CHAMPION: NEW JERSEY DEVILS SC CHAMPION: DETROIT RED WINGS Edited April 15, 2009 by Hockey13Playa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
