Series of sweeps

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Too Many Possible Sweeps
Published 4/30/2008 by Paul at KK Hockey
... eh? The interest level will go down dramatically now that we have three of the four series at 3-0. Canadians have endured a long, hard winter, one of the worst in years in some parts, and given the option between watching a 3-0 series play out to its inevitable end or to go out and enjoy a beautiful spring day/evening, I think you all know what most fans will do. And it’s a pity, because the hockey in these playoffs has been terrific. continued

Free Candy
Published 5/1/2008 by Pensblog Staff at The Pensblog
... Kukla's Korner ] held a contest for all comers: Guess the number of total goals that will be scored in the playoffs. We calculated the numbers of the previous two playoff seasons and came out with an average of 435 goals and 11 shutouts per playoff season. Definitely not an exact science right now, but we're on pace for 413 goals this season and maybe 12-13 shutouts. :: The drop in goals has to something to do with all these sweeps. [ Sportsnet.ca ] :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ...

News You Can Use Late in the Day
Published 5/1/2008 by kanadienkyle at IllegalCurve.com
... 6. Pierre Lebrun wonders why Pennsylvania fans have made the playoffs into a Canada-USA us versus them affair. Barack Obama must have failed to mention the xenophobia in his guns and religion speech. ...