PCF NHL Playoff Bracket Challenge 2024 (3 Viewers)

[jr8719]

Total choke job by the Canes. Up 3-1 in the 3rd and give up a hat trick + empty netter. It was fun. I did win one bet on the Canes scoring the first goal of the game.

Canucks just keep on coming. I doubled down on them with a bonus bet. I'm pulling for them to win.

A repeat of the '94 final would be great!

 

[Hot Nuts]

Hockey and cigars at Hooters.

 

[cpac54]

Caught game 7 this morning before work... I think that's gotta be a record for time spent with my butt-cheeks clenched together! What a game though, and the bracket is looking good!

In the words of the great Bon Jovi, "woah oh, we're halfway there!" Let's go Oilers

 

[cpac54]

Quick update on the standings:

 

[cpac54]

Well f me, the Oilers are playing for the Stanley Cup!

I'm supposed to fly to Vegas tomorrow for a week, but I kind of want to fly to Edmonton now instead!

 

[jr8719]

Well f me, the Oilers are playing for the Stanley Cup!

I'm supposed to fly to Vegas tomorrow for a week, but I kind of want to fly to Edmonton now instead!

Wow, what a comeback! Monday night is going to be one helluva tilt!

Has a three-game deficit ever been overcome in a Stanley Cup Final before?

 

[cpac54]

Wow, what a comeback! Monday night is going to be one helluva tilt!

Has a three-game deficit ever been overcome in a Stanley Cup Final before?

Once, the Maple Leafs did it in the early 1940s (which I believe was also the last time Toronto made it past the second round of the playoffs ).

The last team to come back from 3-0 in any round was the Kings in 2014 if I recall correctly.

In any case, my butt cheeks are gonna be clenched on Monday night. I’ve already mentally prepped for the Oilers losing, but I hope against all hope that they’ve got one last win in them! Go Oiler Go!

 

[Hot Nuts]

Yes 4 times they said. I think they said last time was 1942 and the last time just to come back from 0-3 to push a 7th game was 1945.

I'd like the Panthers to win, but I'll win more $ if the Oilers win.

 

[calfdemon]

Even though the Oilers eliminated my team, I have been rooting for Edmonton to take it once Vancouver got knocked out as the last Canadian team. Rooting for Canada to finally win a cup since 93. Seeing them go down 3-0 and then rally back to tie the series up makes it even more exciting.

This is a rough series for me though. I'm not a fan of either team and dispise Tkachuk and Corey Perry equally, so I really am rooting for the "lesser" of 2 evils here for me and the only thing that gives an edge in my eyes is that one team is based in Canada and I feel bad for their drought... lol

 

[k9dr]

While keeping the Stanley Cup in Florida is intriguing, I just can't root for the stinking Panthers - Go Oilers

 

[Hot Nuts]

Well, I won $150 on free bets with the Panthers winning, but I would have won $222 on the Oilers. What a great series though from 0-3 to game 7. What drama.

Congrats @JMC9389 I can do PayPal or Zelle. Just give me your info.

 

[cpac54]

Well that was a bit of a let down…

Helluva run by the Oilers. They had their chances tonight. Alas.

Hopefully it’s not another 18 years until the Oilers have their next shot at the Cup.

I’ll check the final standings later today once the sting of tonight’s game has worn off!

 

[Hot Nuts]

I forgot this pays 2 places. I believe cpac54 came in 2nd. This was fun.

8 -12 players: 2 spots paid out (70/30)

 

[cpac54]

Congrats to @JMC9389 and @Forty4 on taking down 1st and 2nd in the league this year. Really came down to the very last game!

 

[cpac54]

As a reminder, here's the list of everyone who participated:

2024 Participant List:
1. @cpac54
2. @HughDrackman
3. @Forty4
4. @krafticus
5. @Hot Nuts

6. @dpeks13
7. @BNads86
8. @calfdemon
9. @k9dr
10. @AK Chip

11. @JMC9389

With 11 players, we pay out the top 2 spots (70/30) - so a total pool of $220.

I would suggest, the easiest would be for everyone (except @Forty4) to send @JMC9389 their $20 (he should receive $180 total) and he send the part owed to @Forty4 ($46 if my math is correct) from that total received.

@JMC9389 please feel free to share or PM your paypal info with the above members. I'd ask everyone to pay up their share as promptly as possible please

Congrats again to the winners and, I suppose, to the Florida Panthers for beating my favourite team in the Final! I'm not bitter at all!

 

[Hot Nuts]

30% of $220 = $66. Wish it was $69. lol 70% of $220 is $154.

 

[cpac54]

30% of $220 = $66. Wish it was $69. lol 70% of $220 is $154.

Totally, but since @JMC9389 and @Forty4 don't have to pay into the pool at the end (their $20 each would just go back to themselves) I just subtracted those from the total.

 

[calfdemon]

Sending my money as soon as I have a PP address... congrats!

 

[Forty4]

Sweet I didn’t realize there was a second place. I was torn because my older son’s favorite team is Oilers. I also have to laugh at the South Buffalo (Florida Sabres) winning the cup. It’s very interesting how players leave and win cups.

 

[Hot Nuts]

Totally, but since @JMC9389 and @Forty4 don't have to pay into the pool at the end (their $20 each would just go back to themselves) I just subtracted those from the total.

I should have not glanced over your post. Makes sense.