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by IwoCPO on 05/13/08 at 02:07 PM ET
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If you’re wondering, based on no bias or jinxability whatsoever, when the Finals may start? John Niyo’s got your answer.
Sounds like the earliest possible date for Game 1 would be a week from today—May 20. But the Flyers will have something to say about that tonight. Figure May 22, May 24 and probably May 27 as the other possible start dates, depending on how long the East finals—and the West, I suppose—last.
Now let’s go ahead and get frigging crazy and pretend the Wings beat down Dallas one more time tomorrow. Now let’s pretend Philly has more heart at home than we’ve seen from them in Pittsburgh. May 20th is a Tuesday, the earliest possible start date. Based on my success in various astronomy courses, I’m saying the 22nd is a Thursday.
C’mon Flyers. Win one game. That’s all I’m asking. Because if you do? Game 2 is Saturday the 24th in Hockeytown.
Which is exactly where I’ll be you bastards. Wings go to the Finals? So too will the Chief. I’m telling you right now. I’m heading north, but only if one of the games falls on a weekend. Hell, I may even go to Pittsburgh too.
Another reason we need the ECF extended a bit? It would be kinda cool to see Franzen back in the lineup, eh?
Anyone heard any news on the “tests”? Anyone? Hello?
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I cant find anything Chief, but according to Helene St. James at the FREEP, an an article posted Monday, Holland said:
“I know he saw doctors today,” general manager Ken Holland said Monday evening. “I haven’t heard any results.”
DAMN SLOW RESULTS if you ask me.
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Hockey Netherworld on 05/13/08 at 01:35 PM ET
Sadly, I believe Little Gary has already had that say. I think Vs gets the first three games and NBC get the next four (assuming they are needed).
NBC has had this:
http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/23030609/site/21683474/
up since the first round (bottom of page). Shows Cup game 3 on May 31. Thanks Gary. Ass.
Posted by bearit from San Ho-say on 05/13/08 at 01:39 PM ET
The club has confirmed that Franzen will sit Game 4. The results are not back yet, but with a 3-0 series lead, the club appears to not be taking any risks.
Posted by VooX on 05/13/08 at 01:53 PM ET
Leave it to “The HighLander” to bring the news; albeit bad news:
Johan Franzen won’t play in Game 4 of the Western Conference final. When he returns to the ice is still unknown.
THe NHL’s leading goal-scorer in the playoffs had tests, Monday, because of concussion-like symptoms ... headaches. General manager Ken Holland said that the tests found nothing that needed treatment.
But Franzen’s headaches persist, so he’ll have to rest until they subside. He’s not able to work on conditioning (bike, etc) right now.
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Hockey Netherworld on 05/13/08 at 01:58 PM ET
No Franzen in game 4.
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080513/BLOG09/80513061
The Dats / Z show will be enough though. Wings in 4!
Posted by John Fournier from Austin, Texas on 05/13/08 at 02:00 PM ET
Anyone heard any news on the “tests”? Anyone? Hello?
I’m still waiting on the paternity tests for Draper and Chuck Norris.
Chief, I think Little Gary may actually be able to help you make that trip. You know for a fact that he’ll want to have one of the first 2 games on NBC, which will likely mean a Saturday afternoon game. You’ll get your wish I think.
If the TV schedule for this year’s finals is anything like previous VS/NBC years, VS. will carry games 1&2;, and NBC will show (unless there’s a 3% chance of rain, in which case your local station will interrupt the game with constant WEATHER ALERT! OMG! WE’RE ALL GOING TO DIE! IT’S RAINING MEN! updates) games 3&4;.
Posted by Modnar from Cincinnati, OH on 05/13/08 at 02:04 PM ET
The prospect of actually being in Detroit for a SCF game is…
F****** AWESOME.
Now all I need is a couple hundred bucks for a SRO seat…
Posted by mudshark from Divetown, Colorado on 05/13/08 at 02:21 PM ET
No real info on the tests, but the guys picking on the size of the Mule’s dome is a decent sign…
Maybe the Mule caught the “FLU” from eating some Turkey to start the series.....
Posted by MOWingsfan19 from KC MO on 05/13/08 at 02:24 PM ET
http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/23030609/site/21683474/
This has been up on NBC since the first round. They have Game 3 scheduled for May 31. Could be one heck of a layoff.
Posted by bearit from The 7th level of Hell aka San Ho-say, CA on 05/13/08 at 02:27 PM ET
considering he missed game 3, and will miss game 4...if the Wings go on to sweep and win the Cup, think it would hurt his MVP chances even if he comes back and plays just as well in the finals?
Posted by PaulinMiamiBeach on 05/13/08 at 02:41 PM ET
Cup Finals start on May 27th. Everything else has been put together around that date. Those dates will not change.
Posted by Jeremy on 05/13/08 at 03:08 PM ET
Cup Finals start on May 27th. Everything else has been put together around that date. Those dates will not change.
If true, and the Wings sweep DAL tomorrow, that means they’ll be off for 12 days.
I just threw up a little in my mouth.
Posted by Cwix from Roanoke, VA on 05/13/08 at 03:22 PM ET
Bill, NBC wants to keep the Stanley Cup Finals outside of the May sweeps period (when advertisers increase their dollars for season finales) so they will likely not be able to start the series any earlier then May 21-22, to give NBC a post-sweeps start date of May 26.
If both series go to 5 games, however, we’ll be having a week-long break between series.
Posted by Steve from New Jersey on 05/13/08 at 03:23 PM ET
Oh *#$%@&, I’m seeing a play in Philadelphia on the 27th. And I’ll bet anything that the hotel doesn’t have Versus. Is anyone familiar enough with Philadelphia to recommend a sports bar? The play’s at Wilma Theater, 265 South Broad Street. Thankfully it should be over by shortly after 8pm, so if I get lucky with the start time I won’t miss much.
Posted by Sadie from Ann Arbor, MI on 05/13/08 at 04:45 PM ET
I’m still waiting on the paternity tests for Draper and Chuck Norris.
LOL.
Draper is Chuck Norris! Can’t you see the fist hidden in his chin?
Paul: I don’t think Mule can be the MVP anymore, not after the last two shows the EuroTwins put on. Ozzie, too, is a strong contender. My own pick is for Ozzie, just to shut all those other idiots up. Hank and Z will have their Conn Smythe years.
How do I know? I just drank that beer that lets you time travel.
Posted by Osrt on 05/13/08 at 11:12 PM ET
time traveling beer ! sign me up! i’d like to see ozzie get it too, which is a great chance if the wings sweep dallas, he has a decent finals and the wings win.
Posted by RWBill from jabbing a six inch sewing needle into my eye. on 05/14/08 at 04:56 PM ET
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Chief, I think Little Gary may actually be able to help you make that trip. You know for a fact that he’ll want to have one of the first 2 games on NBC, which will likely mean a Saturday afternoon game. You’ll get your wish I think.
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