PCF NHL Playoff Bracket Challenge 2023! (2 Viewers)

[Hot Nuts]

I love Burns, but that cost us, only 13 secs left. 6th longest game ever. At home, I'd hoped we'd win that one. Gotta win on Sat. Hoping I get to see it in Mexico.

 

[dpeks13]

I slept fine

 

[buffalojim]

Great game last night. I couldn't stay awake to finish it unfortunately but was not expecting 4 complete overtimes.

 

[LowerBama1714]

Soooo….is 13th place a push, or what?

 

[buffalojim]

Who next to move? Marner?

 

[JMC9389]

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Who next to move? Marner?

Should be Matthews if they have the balls. Him coming out saying he wants to stay is lip service. He's leaving next summer. Best to get something for him now. They're stuck with Tavares. Nylander is easiest to move but was their best player this year. Marner is movable but will need cap retention to open up his suitors.

 

[buffalojim]

Should be Matthews if they have the balls. Him coming out saying he wants to stay is lip service. He's leaving next summer. Best to get something for him now. They're stuck with Tavares. Nylander is easiest to move but was their best player this year. Marner is movable but will need cap retention to open up his suitors.

I don't disagree with any of that, I'm just not sure if they have the balls to do that.

 

[JMC9389]

I don't disagree with any of that, I'm just not sure if they have the balls to do that.

The other thing to consider is who else is looking to make changes. I can see Chicago looking to make a splash and going for a quick turnaround in winning the Bedard sweepstakes. Lots of other teams that would look to make changes however are either lacking cap space or have NMC's up the wazoo so that even if they wanted to make changes, they can't (NYR). The list of who can take on a Matthews or Marner cap hit is short.

 

[buffalojim]

The other thing to consider is who else is looking to make changes. I can see Chicago looking to make a splash and going for a quick turnaround in winning the Bedard sweepstakes. Lots of other teams that would look to make changes however are either lacking cap space or have NMC's up the wazoo so that even if they wanted to make changes, they can't (NYR). The list of who can take on a Matthews or Marner cap hit is short.

Lol, we probably could, though we have contracts to sign ourself and trading between the Sabres and Leafs has basically been non-existent since we're just down the road. I hope whoever they trade goes out west. Would be hilarious if they trade Matthews to Arizona, I'm sure they could fit him in. Half of their salary was taken up by doods who don't even play anymore lol.

 

[JMC9389]

Lol, we probably could, though we have contracts to sign ourself and trading between the Sabres and Leafs has basically been non-existent since we're just down the road. I hope whoever they trade goes out west. Would be hilarious if they trade Matthews to Arizona, I'm sure they could fit him in. Half of their salary was taken up by doods who don't even play anymore lol.

I can see Matthews signing there if they get a new arena deal that will keep the team there past this coming season. He's originally from the area and his whole family is still there.

Buffalo would do well to acquire a RHD for their second pair. They're making the playoffs next year if Levi's play to end the season proves not to be an anomaly. I like Buffalo's forward depth and team composition otherwise. 2nd pair RHD and goalie were the only major issues. Looks like the latter is taken care of. Can we interest you in a barely used Jacob Trouba?

 

[longflop]

Amazingly, I think that is it and we haven't even set the finals. Total rockfight this year. Complete Chaos!

 

[buffalojim]

I just need to know where to send money lol

 

[LowerBama1714]

I was out after the first round…double or nothing?

 

[jr8719]

Well, that was an anti-climactic end to the playoffs...

 

[HughDrackman]

My bracket was busted after the first round. Who gets the $$$?

 

[longflop]

So it looks like its me and Krafty that get the payouts. How much are they? I literally cannot remember the last pool I won. Feels weird not just being a donor.

 

[ShipitG]

*Cries in shark noises*

 

[ShipitG]

I love Burns, but that cost us, only 13 secs left. 6th longest game ever. At home, I'd hoped we'd win that one. Gotta win on Sat. Hoping I get to see it in Mexico.

Love Burnsie when he played for us (Sharks), but having both him and Karlsson making boneheaded defensive plays really was rough when they were together.

Nonetheless, the biggest mistake for my team was giving up Pavelski. Good lord, what a playoff for him.

 

[AK Chip]

Where do I send funds?

 

[krafticus]

I can’t see the standings, but it looks like I did finish 2nd…???

 

[calfdemon]

Yeah, just need confirmation on where to send the money and to who... (and PayPal addresses)

 

[cpac54]

Unbelievably, not a single person on here had either Vegas or Florida in the Finals.

Congrats to @longflop on taking down the Championship and to @krafticus on his Florida-esque 2nd place.

In the end, it looks like we had 18 registered teams for $360. Winnings will be split 70/30 ($252/$108)

Winners, please share your PP info with the rest of us. If it works for @longflop, easiest might be for everyone to just send you their $20 and you send @krafticus his share ($88)?

Everyone else, please send over your $20 as soon as possible:
@AK Chip
@Saintfoo
@AlbinoDragon
@k9dr
@Forty4
@Phish1321
@Jonesey07
@krafticus
@Mike Wells
@longflop
@1A25R
@Zmasterben
@hdgeno
@Hot Nuts
@Lash
@WedgeRock
@Kain8
@JMC9389
@allforcharity

 

[T_Chan]

Nice win longflop.

I believe I was team #4 with the Islanders winning the cup. Horvat just didn't come through for me. My bracket never seem to cooperate, couldn't get my name in there or anything. Not too sure how I ranked so high considering my West picks were a complete bust.

 

[LowerBama1714]

Ummm….does this mean I never actually registered properly? I thought I did…

Regardless, I’ll still pay…

 

[krafticus]

Send everything to Harry (@longflop ). Once he has it all, he can PP me, or give me cash.

 

[Forty4]

I was not involved in the 2023 playoffs. Much like Ovi and Crosby.

 

[WedgeRock]

I never got PayPal info for @longflop. If someone has it, please share it via PM.

Thanks.

 

[Jonesey07]

I never got PayPal info for @longflop. If someone has it, please share it via PM.

Thanks.

Same.

 

[cpac54]

I never got PayPal info for @longflop. If someone has it, please share it via PM.

Thanks.

Same.

I don’t think he‘s been online the past couple of days.

 

[longflop]

Sorry guys, I was away from my computer this weekend and it felt great! Paypal is tupeloturn@gmail.com and I can get it over to Mark if everyone wants to send it to me.