So I was all set to talk about the hockey playoffs and give my picks, but two other stories have overwhelmed the sports section of my brain like the sweetest greenery, just after reading them this morning. First, GO UK BABY. My off season of discontent has suddenly busted a hard right towards Yayville! We just managed to not only wrap up the number one recruit of '10, but also the top junior recruit in the nation. They want to be teammates! Yay, brotherhood. So now that I truly believe we are losing FIVE players (including Orton, a frosh whom I loved and would have developed into a monster had he waited a couple years), this gives some solace in the idea that we will compete next year. And the one year after. Then, hopefully, more shifty Cal recruits.
Second story: So how do we know that the Bulls have officially hit rock bottom, D Rose needs to bail, Del Negro needs the boot, and D-Wade would be wise to stay at South Beach? Because MJ's 90's bitch teammate Paxson, and Vinny D reportedly had a rather intense shoving match and verbal altercation over too many minutes given to a top tier player. Top-tier player! Joakim fucking Noah!!!!! Seriously. He sucks dick. It's as simple as that. So the story is Paxson wanted to limit Noah's minutes because he sees him as a staple of their long term plans. (wheels screeching) Really. Long term plans! That should end it right there. If Noah is the answer to any long term plan, even if it's to find the ugliest person in the NBA, who also happens to be the most garbage, and named Joakim Noah, I still wouldn't pick him. I'd take a mulligan. Del Negro should be fired for playing him too much. There wasn't a fan in the stands who could have subbed in? I'm sure John Salley is out there somewhere. Hell, he banged hard in Eddie. Here's to the Bulls guarateeingly never advancing deep in the playoffs. Well, there's some hope for the Pacers.
Now the main event. I'll do this quick like because I have so much work to do to night, I shouldn't be writing this much.
East
Washington v. Montreal
Caps are rolling the Nation. Ovechkin is simply too much and their offense is potent as hell. Caps in 5.
New Jersey v. Philadelphia
The Devils will win, not because they are the higher seed, but because ever since the Olympics I have totally hearted Zach Parise. The Flyers do have the momentum, but the skill is what they lack. Devils in 5.
Buffalo v. Boston
This was the hardest for me to pick simply because of the netminders. Miller gives the Sabres a slight edge, but do not sleep on the Bruins brutal D. They pound hard and can knock you out if you're not looking. But, I think Miller is simply too good of a goalie, and the Bruins just don't have the offense. Sabres in 6.
Pittsburgh v. Ottawa
Malkin + Sid = Not a match. Pens in 5.
West
San Jose v. Colorado
Oh the days when the Avalanche were mighty. I loved hockey then. And with the way the Sharks play like the Mavs in BB come playoff time, there is reason for concern. But the way we are playing right now, especially after making me pay attention as we fought for, and took, the number 1 seed leads me to believe that this is the year baby. Or, next year. But the first round is easy. Colorado is simply too young. Sharks in 5.
Chicago v. Nashville
Kane + good team = win. Hawks in 6.
Vancouver v. Los Angeles
The popular upset is this seeding. I think not. I love Luongo. Sorry. Canucks in 6.
Phoenix v. Detroit
League owned team could send fireworks soaring through the desert air if they beat the NHL's Yankees. But, considering that reference it won't happen. Yet. Wings in 6.
These are set in stone people. Til tomorrow.
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