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Post by catnut on Mar 20, 2012 9:12:10 GMT -4
The NL boys take on the Moose.
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Post by Reesor on Mar 20, 2012 9:47:32 GMT -4
^^ That's awesome. Randall, Gillard and Ryan have to counter that somehow.
I see someone predicted Moncton in 4. Guess CHSB or Porky found our thread. ;D I knew I should've put a "Moncton in 3" option.
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Post by CrazyJoeDavola on Mar 20, 2012 9:55:10 GMT -4
It`s funny how despite most people trying to be objective and non-homer... they still can`t resist predicting a win for their team. Not saying Moncton couldn`t win the series, but in the prediction thread I think every single Moncton poster thinks Moncton will win, whereas almost everyone else has Halifax winning.
Its a contest to predict all the playoff series`s and yet fans still can`t past their team allegiances and pick the higher ranked team lol.
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Post by Reesor on Mar 20, 2012 10:05:52 GMT -4
It`s funny how despite most people trying to be objective and non-homer... they still can`t resist predicting a win for their team. Not saying Moncton couldn`t win the series, but in the prediction thread I think every single Moncton poster thinks Moncton will win, whereas almost everyone else has Halifax winning. Its a contest to predict all the playoff series`s and yet fans still can`t past their team allegiances and pick the higher ranked team lol. That is true. We can make all the argument we want, but in the end we will "Predict" our own team to win. It comes with the territory of being a fan. Which is why we sometimes call people "homers" like you said. In the end, if we're the fan of a team, we're all homers.
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Post by SteveUL on Mar 20, 2012 11:02:34 GMT -4
It`s funny how despite most people trying to be objective and non-homer... they still can`t resist predicting a win for their team. Not saying Moncton couldn`t win the series, but in the prediction thread I think every single Moncton poster thinks Moncton will win, whereas almost everyone else has Halifax winning. Its a contest to predict all the playoff series`s and yet fans still can`t past their team allegiances and pick the higher ranked team lol. That is true. We can make all the argument we want, but in the end we will "Predict" our own team to win. It comes with the territory of being a fan. Which is why we sometimes call people "homers" like you said. In the end, if we're the fan of a team, we're all homers. I disagree ... I doubt many CB fans are predicting a win over SJ. This series simply could go either way ... nobody is going way out on a limb to pick Moncton. If Halifax had done better in the season series vs Moncton then it might change the opinions ... but they didn't. They struggled in the face of tight checking. I think Halifax is taylor-made for Moncton. You guys don't play a strong defensive game ... and are not that good on the back-end ... and your goaltending is mediocre. With our less than mediocre offense ... those are the best weaknesses to allow us to stay in the series. If Moncton doesn't exploit those weaknesses ... then the series will be over in short order. I think Halifax will make some adjustments as the series moves along and Moncton's defensive game won't be such a factor. But ... Flynn can adjust also. But I am thinking of changing my prediction to a Halifax win ... more of a superstitious thing.
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Post by Reesor on Mar 20, 2012 11:20:07 GMT -4
That is true. We can make all the argument we want, but in the end we will "Predict" our own team to win. It comes with the territory of being a fan. Which is why we sometimes call people "homers" like you said. In the end, if we're the fan of a team, we're all homers. I disagree ... I doubt many CB fans are predicting a win over SJ. This series simply could go either way ... nobody is going way out on a limb to pick Moncton. If Halifax had done better in the season series vs Moncton then it might change the opinions ... but they didn't. They struggled in the face of tight checking. I think Halifax is taylor-made for Moncton. You guys don't play a strong defensive game ... and are not that good on the back-end ... and your goaltending is mediocre. With our less than mediocre offense ... those are the best weaknesses to allow us to stay in the series. If Moncton doesn't exploit those weaknesses ... then the series will be over in short order. I think Halifax will make some adjustments as the series moves along and Moncton's defensive game won't be such a factor. But ... Flynn can adjust also. But I am thinking of changing my prediction to a Halifax win ... more of a superstitious thing. That comment was actually more geared towards us. There are a lot of reasons Moncton could win this series. But I'm not going to predict a Moncton win. It's not in my blood. If Halifax was ranked 16th and Moncton was 1st, I might change my tune. But with the series being a coin flip, I'll go Mooseheads over Wildcat Tales.
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Post by CrazyJoeDavola on Mar 20, 2012 11:22:38 GMT -4
I like the Flynn comment in the herald today:
"He makes no secret about his strategy, saying he’ll have no choice but to use a defence-first game plan and hope to come out on top in low-scoring games"
Poor Flynn... he has NO CHOICE but to use a defensive strategy lol
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Post by Gman on Mar 20, 2012 11:26:58 GMT -4
I'll predict a Moncton win. Not because I'm trying to be different, but because I consider them the favorites, regular season record be damned. I think it will be a long series, but Moncton will win it. I'll say 6 games. Sorry fellow Moose fans. Not trying to be negative, just going with my gut.
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Post by CrazyJoeDavola on Mar 20, 2012 11:29:53 GMT -4
That is true. We can make all the argument we want, but in the end we will "Predict" our own team to win. It comes with the territory of being a fan. Which is why we sometimes call people "homers" like you said. In the end, if we're the fan of a team, we're all homers. I disagree ... I doubt many CB fans are predicting a win over SJ. This series simply could go either way ... nobody is going way out on a limb to pick Moncton. If Halifax had done better in the season series vs Moncton then it might change the opinions ... but they didn't. They struggled in the face of tight checking. I think Halifax is taylor-made for Moncton. You guys don't play a strong defensive game ... and are not that good on the back-end ... and your goaltending is mediocre. With our less than mediocre offense ... those are the best weaknesses to allow us to stay in the series. If Moncton doesn't exploit those weaknesses ... then the series will be over in short order. I think Halifax will make some adjustments as the series moves along and Moncton's defensive game won't be such a factor. But ... Flynn can adjust also. But I am thinking of changing my prediction to a Halifax win ... more of a superstitious thing. CB vs SJ is a bit different lol. Bottom line is if we were playing Gatineau or Bathurst or VD, I doubt every Moncton poster is picking that 11 seed. I know you guys match up pretty well against us, but you keep saying "No way should a 11 seed beat a 6 seed"... then you go and agree with every Moncton poster that Moncton will win. I know you will twist this again, but you go from stating you are the underdog and shouldn`t win - to stating why you will win and predicting a win. I think everyone feels this could possible go either way - I doubt anyone would be shocked if Moncton won the series. Much like when we beat you as the 14 seed against 4 a few years back. Sometimes there are circumstances that go beyond the standings, that indicate a series win isn`t a given. I bet if we go back to the predictions in 07, most Moose fans predict a moose win too. Thats all I`m saying, is that it takes a pretty lopsided matchup to predict against your team.
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Post by DropThePuck on Mar 20, 2012 11:46:14 GMT -4
As Cats fan, I want the Cats to win in 6 but I also believe Halifax will want to prove they are better head to head than regular season would suggest. It's a tough prediction IMO. Not a typical 11 vs. 6 matchup.....mainly because I feel Halifax over achieved in the regular season. I think most had them as a mid pack team. Anyway, GO CATS GO. It was funny at our last regular season game they kept announcing the Moose/Rocket score and once they felt comfortable enough with the Moose winning they showed a hilarious video on the big screen with a moose hanging from the rafters on a noose LOL!!! They had the video prepared well ahead of time and showed it as soon as it seemed "appropriate". May the lower seeded team win! Not the best
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Post by catnut on Mar 20, 2012 11:49:26 GMT -4
As Cats fan, I want the Cats to win in 6 but I also believe Halifax will want to prove they are better head to head than regular season would suggest. It's a tough prediction IMO. Not a typical 11 vs. 6 matchup.....mainly because I feel Halifax over achieved in the regular season. I think most had them as a mid pack team. Anyway, GO CATS GO. It was funny at our last regular season game they kept announcing the Moose/Rocket score and once they felt comfortable enough with the Moose winning they showed a hilarious video on the big screen with a moose hanging from the rafters on a noose LOL!!! They had the video prepared well ahead of time and showed it as soon as it seemed "appropriate". May the lower seeded team win! Not the best That video was shown at the last Moose/Cats game as part of the Trask and Melindy go Moose hunting series.
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Post by Gman on Mar 20, 2012 11:52:34 GMT -4
I disagree ... I doubt many CB fans are predicting a win over SJ. This series simply could go either way ... nobody is going way out on a limb to pick Moncton. If Halifax had done better in the season series vs Moncton then it might change the opinions ... but they didn't. They struggled in the face of tight checking. I think Halifax is taylor-made for Moncton. You guys don't play a strong defensive game ... and are not that good on the back-end ... and your goaltending is mediocre. With our less than mediocre offense ... those are the best weaknesses to allow us to stay in the series. If Moncton doesn't exploit those weaknesses ... then the series will be over in short order. I think Halifax will make some adjustments as the series moves along and Moncton's defensive game won't be such a factor. But ... Flynn can adjust also. But I am thinking of changing my prediction to a Halifax win ... more of a superstitious thing. CB vs SJ is a bit different lol. Bottom line is if we were playing Gatineau or Bathurst or VD, I doubt every Moncton poster is picking that 11 seed. I know you guys match up pretty well against us, but you keep saying "No way should a 11 seed beat a 6 seed"... then you go and agree with every Moncton poster that Moncton will win. I know you will twist this again, but you go from stating you are the underdog and shouldn`t win - to stating why you will win and predicting a win. I think everyone feels this could possible go either way - I doubt anyone would be shocked if Moncton won the series. Much like when we beat you as the 14 seed against 4 a few years back. Sometimes there are circumstances that go beyond the standings, that indicate a series win isn`t a given. I bet if we go back to the predictions in 07, most Moose fans predict a moose win too. Thats all I`m saying, is that it takes a pretty lopsided matchup to predict against your team. It's a no lose situation for Cat fans. Win, and you knocked off a higher seed due to well executed game plan, and/or Halifax choking when it matters. Lose, and they lost to a higher seed, which was expected. Meanwhile it's a no win for Halifax- lose and its a choke, win and it's expected. I call bullshit to all of that though. This series can go either way. I don't see a favorite here. I'm predicting Moncton because they completely dominated Halifax 7-1 in the last meeting, and Halifax seemed to have no answer for their top line, or Roman Will. I know that was only one game, but I'm trying to find legitimate excuses for Halifax to get crushed like that and I cant find one.
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Post by Reesor on Mar 20, 2012 11:57:03 GMT -4
CB vs SJ is a bit different lol. Bottom line is if we were playing Gatineau or Bathurst or VD, I doubt every Moncton poster is picking that 11 seed. I know you guys match up pretty well against us, but you keep saying "No way should a 11 seed beat a 6 seed"... then you go and agree with every Moncton poster that Moncton will win. I know you will twist this again, but you go from stating you are the underdog and shouldn`t win - to stating why you will win and predicting a win. I think everyone feels this could possible go either way - I doubt anyone would be shocked if Moncton won the series. Much like when we beat you as the 14 seed against 4 a few years back. Sometimes there are circumstances that go beyond the standings, that indicate a series win isn`t a given. I bet if we go back to the predictions in 07, most Moose fans predict a moose win too. Thats all I`m saying, is that it takes a pretty lopsided matchup to predict against your team. It's a no lose situation for Cat fans. Win, and you knocked off a higher seed due to well executed game plan, and/or Halifax choking when it matters. Lose, and they lost to a higher seed, which was expected. Meanwhile it's a no win for Halifax- lose and its a choke, win and it's expected. I call bullshit to all of that though. This series can go either way. I don't see a favorite here. I'm predicting Moncton because they completely dominated Halifax 7-1 in the last meeting, and Halifax seemed to have no answer for their top line, or Roman Will. I know that was only one game, but I'm trying to find legitimate excuses for Halifax to get crushed like that and I cant find one. It is a no-win situation for us. It usually is with the higher seed, and of course fans of Moncton are going to put a positive Moncton-based spin on things. We'd do the same if it was the other way around. My pro-Moose spin, is that this is a test run for us this year. We aren't going to get passed round 3 without a Monumental upset, and one could argue getting passed round 2 would be the same situation. Our goal this year is to learn how to play in the playoffs. If we lose to Moncton, well that sucks. But it's not an epic fail. Our best players are 16 years old. I love the fact that we get a test run before what many think will be 2 "go-for-it" years.
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Post by catnut on Mar 20, 2012 12:06:53 GMT -4
CB vs SJ is a bit different lol. Bottom line is if we were playing Gatineau or Bathurst or VD, I doubt every Moncton poster is picking that 11 seed. I know you guys match up pretty well against us, but you keep saying "No way should a 11 seed beat a 6 seed"... then you go and agree with every Moncton poster that Moncton will win. I know you will twist this again, but you go from stating you are the underdog and shouldn`t win - to stating why you will win and predicting a win. I think everyone feels this could possible go either way - I doubt anyone would be shocked if Moncton won the series. Much like when we beat you as the 14 seed against 4 a few years back. Sometimes there are circumstances that go beyond the standings, that indicate a series win isn`t a given. I bet if we go back to the predictions in 07, most Moose fans predict a moose win too. Thats all I`m saying, is that it takes a pretty lopsided matchup to predict against your team. It's a no lose situation for Cat fans. Win, and you knocked off a higher seed due to well executed game plan, and/or Halifax choking when it matters. Lose, and they lost to a higher seed, which was expected. Meanwhile it's a no win for Halifax- lose and its a choke, win and it's expected. I call bullshit to all of that though. This series can go either way. I don't see a favorite here. I'm predicting Moncton because they completely dominated Halifax 7-1 in the last meeting, and Halifax seemed to have no answer for their top line, or Roman Will. I know that was only one game, but I'm trying to find legitimate excuses for Halifax to get crushed like that and I cant find one. I wouldn't say it's a no win situation for the Moose. If they win the series, they win and get to play at least another round of the playoffs. I wouldn't call that no win.
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Post by DropThePuck on Mar 20, 2012 12:24:47 GMT -4
As Cats fan, I want the Cats to win in 6 but I also believe Halifax will want to prove they are better head to head than regular season would suggest. It's a tough prediction IMO. Not a typical 11 vs. 6 matchup.....mainly because I feel Halifax over achieved in the regular season. I think most had them as a mid pack team. Anyway, GO CATS GO. It was funny at our last regular season game they kept announcing the Moose/Rocket score and once they felt comfortable enough with the Moose winning they showed a hilarious video on the big screen with a moose hanging from the rafters on a noose LOL!!! They had the video prepared well ahead of time and showed it as soon as it seemed "appropriate". May the lower seeded team win! Not the best That video was shown at the last Moose/Cats game as part of the Trask and Melindy go Moose hunting series. Just seeing the clip above now.....I guess there wasn't a noose..Funny nonetheless.
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