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SportsFilter: The Friday Huddle
Temporary Oilers fan reporting for duty!
posted by tommybiden at 09:00 AM on May 31
SportsFilter: The Friday Huddle
At some point, the Canadian end of a super long distance Cup Finals (Edmonton, Vancouver) is going to have to prevail.
I remember the Rangers - Canucks mid 90's Cup Final. It was pre-internet and the games in BC were hard to keep track of if you were on the East Coast of the US and couldn't watch them. Spinning through radio and TV channels just to try to get a late night final score.
posted by beaverboard at 05:30 PM on May 30
SportsFilter: The Friday Huddle
The Stanley Cup Finals start next Wednesday. Edmonton is the home team. Go Canada, Go Oilers!
posted by NoMich at 02:12 PM on May 30
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
If you ever can't log in or experience some other problem, you can reach me on Gmail at my last name.
Thanks for that, rcade!
posted by tommybiden at 10:23 PM on May 29
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
I do like those Canes dark unis.
Are the Canes at the point that the Buccaneers were at when they deep sixed Dungy and brought in Gruden?
If the Oilers close out the Stars, I think they'll have home ice this time. Not that the Panthers seem to care about that.
posted by beaverboard at 06:44 PM on May 29
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
Bots keep filling the error log with so many messages it fills all disk space. I'm looking for ways to deter them.
If you ever can't log in or experience some other problem, you can reach me on Gmail at my last name.
posted by rcade at 12:14 PM on May 29
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
I can't think of a better time for the Cup to go back to a Canadian team, so, go Edmonton.
posted by NoMich at 10:11 AM on May 29
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
I hear you, NoMich, as the kids say, those Panthers are a wagon!!
posted by tommybiden at 07:29 AM on May 29
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
Great, now that the Hurricanes season is dead, *now* I'm able to log in here.
posted by NoMich at 06:06 AM on May 29
SportsFilter NBA Playoff Pickem: Conference Semifinals
The NBA playoffs always bring such unexpected twists! I was shocked by the Pacers' upset over Cleveland - shows you can never count out a determined underdog. I've been following these series while taking breaks playing Snow Rider 3D between games, which actually helps me relax during those nail-biting playoff moments. Werty's 76-point lead is impressive, but there's still plenty of basketball left. The Knicks/Celtics matchup should be particularly intense tonight.
posted by Robertis at 10:03 PM on May 28
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
I've been following some local college basketball games that aren't getting much buzz, like the recent upset where a small D3 school took down a D1 PolyTrack team in a preseason scrimmage.
posted by michaelarrington at 03:58 AM on May 28
Gregg Popovich Hangs Up His Spurs
A 76 anni, come coach pi anziano nella storia that's not my neighbor game della NBA, ha scritto una pagina leggendaria nello sport.
posted by jeffreestar at 03:55 AM on May 28
SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle
I can be forgiven for awaiting the start of the third period with dread and a sense of inevitability.
posted by beaverboard at 01:55 AM on May 27
SportsFilter: The Friday Huddle
It's not that there's no drama.
It's just that it's not competitive drama.
posted by beaverboard at 02:49 PM on May 23
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
Why Reggie Miller should not be calling the Eastern Conference Finals
posted by beaverboard at 06:51 PM on May 22
SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle
Oh wow, I don't think I ever knew that. Thanks, NoMich!
posted by Ufez Jones at 09:11 AM on May 22
SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle
Question for the hockey experts: If a player commits a penalty and the opponent scores on the ensuing Power Play, does their personal +/- take a ding even though they weren't on the ice?
If a team on the power play scores a goal, there is no + and - given to anyone. If, on the other hand, the shorthanded team scores a goal, then a + and - is given.
posted by NoMich at 06:13 AM on May 22
SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle
Good piece on Irsay in the Athletic was posted a few hours after his death.
I wish Bob Irsay had never owned a NFL team and I wish Carroll Rosenbloom had never traded the Colts to Irsay for the Rams.
But there's no guarantee that Rosenbloom would have kept the Colts in Baltimore since his Rams eventually fled LA for St. Louis.
posted by beaverboard at 01:28 AM on May 22
SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has passed away. The Irsay family will forever be hated in Baltimore, since Robert Irsay, father of Jim Irsay, moved the team and every bit of its equipment to Indianapolis in 1984. The move was done secretly in the dead of the night, and the Irsays left behind some amount of debt held by the city. My wife, a Baltimore girl since her graduation from Towson University, was once a rabid Colts fan. No longer; if a Colts game is on TV, she will either change the channel or loudly root for the opponent.
posted by Howard_T at 12:05 AM on May 22
SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle
Question for the hockey experts: If a player commits a penalty and the opponent scores on the ensuing Power Play, does their personal +/- take a ding even though they weren't on the ice?
posted by Ufez Jones at 10:49 PM on May 21
SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle
I'm hoping that last night was a bit of Raleigh rust and not a portent of what is to come.
Can a goalie have more than 5 holes?
posted by beaverboard at 07:55 PM on May 21
NHL Playoff Pickem: Conference Finals
My picks:
Panthers in 6
Oilers in 7
Top goals: McDavid
Top goalie (save %): Bobrovsky
Team scoring 6 goals: Oilers
Team shutout: Panthers
posted by jagsnumberone at 10:04 PM on May 20
NBA Playoff Pickem: Conference Finals
My picks:
Timberwolves in 7
Knicks in 6
Top point scorer: Anthony Edwards
Top rebounder: Rudy Gobert
Most points per game: Timberwolves
Least opponent points per game: Pacers
posted by werty at 08:47 PM on May 20
NBA Playoff Pickem: Conference Finals
My picks:
Thunder in 6
Pacers in 7
Top point scorer: Edwards
Top rebounder: Holmgren
Most points per game: Thunder
Least opponent points per game: Pacers
posted by Howard_T at 08:45 PM on May 20
NHL Playoff Pickem: Conference Finals
NoMich, doesn't the winner of a NJ vs CAR series always make the finals?
posted by MrFrisby at 08:05 PM on May 20
NBA Playoff Pickem: Conference Finals
rcade, I didn't get my Jokic Rebounder Prop from the 2nd round.
Fixed.
posted by rcade at 06:10 PM on May 20
NBA Playoff Pickem: Conference Finals
My picks:
Thunder in 7
Pacers in 7
Top point scorer: SGA (OKC)
Top rebounder: Chet (OKC)
Most points per game: Pacers
Least opponent points per game: Thunder
posted by NoMich at 05:24 PM on May 20
NBA Playoff Pickem: Conference Finals
My picks:
Thunder in 6
Pacers in 6
Top point scorer: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Top rebounder: Karl-Anthony Towns
Most points per game: Thunder
Least opponent points per game: Thunder
posted by ic23b at 04:46 PM on May 20
NBA Playoff Pickem: Conference Finals
My picks:
Thunder in 7
Knicks in 7
Top point scorer: Jalen Brunson
Top rebounder: Rudy Gobert
Most points per game: Knicks
Least opponent points per game: Thunder
rcade, I didn't get my Jokic Rebounder Prop from the 2nd round. I'm still well in last, just not by as much.
posted by Ufez Jones at 04:10 PM on May 20
NBA Playoff Pickem: Conference Finals
My picks:
Timberwolves in 6
Pacers in 7
Top point scorer: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Top rebounder: Karl-Anthony Towns
Most points per game: Pacers
Least opponent points per game: Timberwolves
I picked the Thunder and Pacers as my rooting favorites heading into the playoffs. At this point though any Finals looks pretty intriguing.
posted by rcade at 04:00 PM on May 20
NHL Playoff Pickem: Conference Finals
My picks:
Hurricanes in 7
Stars in 6
Top goals: Andrei Svechnikov
Top goalie (save %): Frederik Andersen
Team scoring 6 goals: Stars
Team shutout: Hurricanes
posted by ic23b at 03:39 PM on May 20
NHL Playoff Pickem: Conference Finals
My picks:
Hurricanes in 6
Stars in 7
Top goals: A. Svechnikov (CAR)
Top goalie (save %): F. Andersen (CAR)
Team scoring 6 goals: Hurricanes
Team shutout: Hurricanes
posted by NoMich at 03:21 PM on May 20
NHL Playoff Pickem: Conference Finals
I, strangely, did get the 2 points for the number of games. Lol
posted by jagsnumberone at 03:16 PM on May 20
NHL Playoff Pickem: Conference Finals
FYI, in round 1, I was not given the 10 points for Edmondton winning.
posted by jagsnumberone at 03:16 PM on May 20
NHL Playoff Pickem: Conference Finals
My picks:
Panthers in 6
Oilers in 7
Top goals: McDavid
Top goalie (save %): Bobrovsky
Team scoring 6 goals: Panthers
Team shutout: Panthers
Two great looking series which will be close.
posted by rumple at 02:50 PM on May 20
NHL Playoff Pickem: Conference Finals
My picks:
Hurricanes in 6
Stars in 7
Top goals: Mikko Rantanen
Top goalie (save %): Frederik Andersen
Team scoring 6 goals: Stars
Team shutout: Hurricanes
The Stars are putting on a show in every series. As good as they have been, Jake Oettinger is the biggest reason they are in the conference finals again.
posted by rcade at 02:26 PM on May 20
SportsFilter: The Friday Huddle
Yeah, let's keep it cool"five Mississippi wacky flip before any heat!
posted by extollpuberty at 05:23 AM on May 20
SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle
Frankly, I saw it coming a kilometre away
My sister, an Ottawa Senators fan, sent me this earlier today
*with sympathies for the inevitable loss the club suffered yesterday*
'Two Maple Leafs fans died and arrived in Hell. Lucifer went to check on them and found them laughing and having fun. Lucifer asked why they were happy. They said it was nice to be somewhere warm instead of experiencing winter in Canada. The Devil didn't like this so he turned up the heat. A while later Lucifer found them BBQing and playing lawn games.
"What is going on here?", asked the Devil.
"It's like summer in Toronto!" was their reply.
Realizing he needed to change tactics, the Devil turned the temperatures to below freezing. When he came back to check on them, he again found the men laughing and celebrating.
"WHY ARE YOU HAPPY?" screamed Lucifer.
"Hell has frozen over. It means the Leafs have won the Cup!!"
I am a temporary Edmonton Oilers fan
The classics never go out of style
posted by tommybiden at 07:59 PM on May 19
SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle
If I was a Leafs fan, I don't know what else I would have expected.
Just one Canadian team left. Go Oilers, so there'd be no doubt as to whether the Cup winner would be visiting 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Meanwhile, God saw Dallas was having so much fun (Stars' Cup run, NBA lottery win, WNBA top draft pick), that George Pickens was sent there to help compensate.
Note to Steelers: during the draft, decide which skill position player you would take if you could, then let another team draft him.
posted by beaverboard at 03:07 PM on May 19
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
Weedeater! Wilmington, NC's very own! Great band.
posted by NoMich at 02:36 PM on May 19
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
Your friends weren't lying, NoMich. That was fuuuun.
I do wish Weedeater had stuck on for this leg of the tour, but what'cha gonna do?
posted by Ufez Jones at 01:12 PM on May 19
Why the jury was dismissed at the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial
This is why I no longer watch ice hockey games but instead watch baseball games.
posted by alexfeapple at 11:10 AM on May 19
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
I support the Celtics . Usually, I enjoy watching the game while listening to music
posted by alexfeapple at 11:07 AM on May 19
SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle
Your blog taught me a lot wheel spinner, and you can learn more about older video games to enjoy them. Enjoy playing with you in the past!
posted by kenven98 at 06:23 AM on May 19
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
Five nights at freddy's will always update the hottest games today and play completely free on the web.
posted by kenven98 at 06:22 AM on May 19
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
I love how sports can take us to unexpected places, much like my recent experience with geoguessr free. It's fascinating to see how geography intertwines with sports culture around the world. Just the other day, I stumbled upon an obscure stadium while playing and it sparked a great conversation about local teams. It's a reminder that there's always more to discover, both in sports and beyond!
posted by jacksonmadma at 12:32 AM on May 19
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
I hear that the Scheffler tour made the most of its time in Charlotte this week.
posted by beaverboard at 07:16 PM on May 18
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
That tour just came through Chapel Hill a week or two ago. I couldn't make it, but friends that did said it was amazing. Have fun and god bless your ears, friend.
posted by NoMich at 06:44 PM on May 18
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
I'll be seeing The Melvins and Napalm Death tonight but am very much looking forward to the Thunder and Nuggets finale.
posted by Ufez Jones at 03:10 PM on May 18
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
If I was a longtime Leafs fan, I don't know whether I would share your apparent enthusiasm for tonight's contest.
I'd likely be torn between anticipation and dread.
posted by beaverboard at 12:23 PM on May 18
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
Wake up, babe, we got two games seven today! And you don't have to choose which one to watch!
The NBA has the Nuggets at Thunder at 3:30 ET. Winner takes on the Timberwolves starting Tuesday night. The East is already set with Pacers v Knicks which starts on Wednesday.
The NHL has the Panthers at Maple Leafs at 7:30 ET tonight. Winner takes on the mighty Carolina Hurricanes starting Tuesday night. The West is already set with Oilers v Stars which starts on Wednesday.
posted by NoMich at 09:48 AM on May 18
SportsFilter Spring Cleaning
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posted by timothyl at 12:58 AM on May 17
SportsFilter: The Friday Huddle
Pittsburgh Penguins fans all say in unison, "aww, bless his heart."
posted by NoMich at 05:39 PM on May 16
SportsFilter: The Friday Huddle
To his credit he squeezed an entire dynasty's worth of celebration into that one opportunity.
posted by Ufez Jones at 04:06 PM on May 16
SportsFilter: The Friday Huddle
Alexander Ovechkin just finished his 20th season in the NHL. In his career, the Caps made the playoffs 16 times. 8 times they made it out of the first round. They made it past the second round once. And of course, that was their Cup winning year.
posted by NoMich at 01:19 PM on May 16
Dallas Mavericks Get No. 1 Pick Despite 1.8% Odds
Plus he's another Dookie one and doner
posted by NoMich at 04:20 PM on May 14
Dallas Mavericks Get No. 1 Pick Despite 1.8% Odds
Oh, this isn't the first place I've seen that (or KD) brought up, NoMich, and it's fitting start to batshit hypothetical season.
I'll admit I haven't watched Flagg play a ton in-game (maybe a couple of halves of March Madness games, but that's about it), but his highlight reels are pretty damn impressive.
Given recent history and turnover in the organization I do worry a bit about the Mavs developing him properly, but at the very least there are a bunch solid vets* on the team (and coaching staff) that should be able to help him find his lane.
*I'm not downplaying Kyrie's past or anything, but he's been an exceptional Maverick and spends a *lot* of time working with the young guys.
posted by Ufez Jones at 02:07 PM on May 14
SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle
A Pacers - Knicks Eastern Conference Final is going to revive all the Reggie Miller - Spike Lee business.
posted by beaverboard at 11:13 AM on May 14
Dallas Mavericks Get No. 1 Pick Despite 1.8% Odds
When God Shammgod
Is on your squad
All other teams
Are as good as scrod.
posted by beaverboard at 09:51 PM on May 13
Dallas Mavericks Get No. 1 Pick Despite 1.8% Odds
Thanks for the sincere answer to my baiting questions, Ufez. For sure Dallas should pick Cooper Flagg. That dude really is incredible and he's still only 18 stinking years old. He has a very high floor so Dallas needs to pick him and take their time with the kid in grooming him to be a true NBA superstar.
posted by NoMich at 09:26 PM on May 13
Dallas Mavericks Get No. 1 Pick Despite 1.8% Odds
And, Raptors fans sigh.
posted by tommybiden at 06:31 PM on May 13
Dallas Mavericks Get No. 1 Pick Despite 1.8% Odds
Mainly: salary. Assuming Kyrie opts-in this Summer, they'll have ~$115million tied up in AD, Kai, and Klay alone. Adding a Supermax Salary would put them *deep* into luxury tax territory.
I'm also not sure that Giannis and AD would work well together on the court, especially offensively. They're basically the same player.
I would rather have Giannis than AD for a number of reasons, but 1) that would require a third team and I don't think there's a huge market out there for AD 2) Not at the expense of Kupp's potential.
posted by Ufez Jones at 04:40 PM on May 13
Dallas Mavericks Get No. 1 Pick Despite 1.8% Odds
So, now Dallas has a decision to make: is Flagg really a generational player like Wemby? Or a nice piece to have? Why not trade him for Giannis?
posted by NoMich at 03:49 PM on May 13
Dallas Mavericks Get No. 1 Pick Despite 1.8% Odds
Yeah, they won't be favorites to do so, but assuming they keep that pick and draft someone that actually sees some playing time, the Spurs have a non-zero chance at an unprecedented third consecutive Rookie of the Year.
Ngl, I'm pretty glad they didn't wind up with the first.
posted by Ufez Jones at 02:37 PM on May 13
SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle
Lively exchange there. Thank goodness for screenshots.
Glad to see the guy has been suspended. And he has to face an in-person review.
Cifu's home base of Martin County is not bashful in support of the current regime.
The phrase "enjoy your poverty" from a prior post is a remarkably revealing statement that should be mandatory viewing for all those who have been misled and coerced into voting against their own interests.
posted by beaverboard at 02:08 PM on May 13
SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle
Florida Panthers exec appears to post vulgar rant on X, calling Canada 51st state ... "Eat s*** 51st state anti-semite loser. Israel now and forever. Until ever (sic) last Hamas rat is eliminated,..."
posted by tommybiden at 01:01 PM on May 13
Dallas Mavericks Get No. 1 Pick Despite 1.8% Odds
Please note that the Spurs got the second pick, so they damn near did it again.
If the draft is rigged to benefit San Antonio, it's probably to compensate for all the things Charles Barkley has said about its women.
posted by beaverboard at 12:41 PM on May 13
Dallas Mavericks Get No. 1 Pick Despite 1.8% Odds
The day before this Mavericks conspiracy unfolded, Saints QB Derek Carr retired.
Unexpected things happening in New Orleans and Dallas in quick succession.
I have a call in to Oliver Stone's office about this.
Look for a major motion picture at some point in the future.
I tell folks that if the draft was rigged, Zion Williamson would have gone to Portland.
Ancestral home of the always injured.
posted by beaverboard at 12:39 PM on May 13
Dallas Mavericks Get No. 1 Pick Despite 1.8% Odds
Downtown Dallas tourists in the near future will be hassled by peddlers offering "Souvenir Conspiracy Newspapers" about this whole ordeal. It's equal parts hilarious and maddening but more than anything just so very, very silly and I feel no shame at all that my reaction was to laugh like Robert DeNiro in "Cape Fear".
posted by Ufez Jones at 10:46 AM on May 13
Dallas Mavericks Get No. 1 Pick Despite 1.8% Odds
Rigged!! This is the second time that Charlotte has been conspired against by the NBA when a generational Duke player is available as the #1 overall pick.
On edit:
Wait, that's not quite true. The other time the Hornets got screwed by the NBA is when Dallas Mavericks legend, Anthony Davis, got gifted to the Pelicans.
posted by NoMich at 08:51 PM on May 12
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
Zamboni Driver In Trancelike State Does Crop Circles After Third OT; Emergency Tim Hortons I.V. Being Rushed To Arena.
posted by beaverboard at 01:05 AM on May 12
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
I'm exhausted just thinking about it
posted by NoMich at 10:07 PM on May 11
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
PWHL playoffs, Ottawa at Montreal, it is late in the 4th overtime.
The 2nd longest overtime game in Montreal pro sports history.
Trailing only a Montreal Maroons game from 1936.
posted by tommybiden at 07:40 PM on May 11
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
Article today in The Athletic on the (relatively) sparse crowds for the Seattle/Toronto series.
The stadium looks to be somewhere between 1/2 and 2/3 full. In the before times, western Canadian fans (usually estimated ~20,000) come down for a chance to see 'their' club live, resulting in sellouts, or nearly so. Some are there, but not anywhere close to the normal numbers.
I suspect the same will happen when the Blue Jays visit Minnesota.
posted by tommybiden at 11:33 AM on May 11
SportsFilter: The Saturday Huddle
Lord, the end of that Golden Knights/Oilers game tonight. I can't believe what I just saw!
posted by NoMich at 12:03 AM on May 11
SportsFilter: The Saturday Huddle
Ah, the hidden gems of the sports world! I mean, who knew plays could be diagrammed on your hand? Reminds me of that time I found out about this awesome directory for tools and websites"definitely check out https://dirs.cc/ for some unexpected treasures.