# Let the quest for the Grail begin. **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [April 15, 2002, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-the-quest-for-the-grail-begin/103732 "2002-04-15T14:04:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Feynn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ecb155/32.png) [@Feynn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Feynn)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2002, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-the-quest-for-the-grail-begin/103732/1 "2002-04-15T14:04:02Z")
There seems to be a foot of fresh snow on the ground this morning and the drift at my back door was nearly two feet high. Welcome to springtime in Canada. It seems appropriate, the AAA season kicked off yesterday and the first game here was cancelled / postponed due to the weather. I’m not even ready for baseball as there are other warriors readying themselves to embark on a quest for that holiest of holies, Lord Stanley’s Cup. It is time to offer up prayers to the hockey gods and stock the fridge with ice cold beer. I must remember to place that offering of thanks on the altar as my own prayers were answered in that the Habs have made the playoffs. Sure… we finished eighth and have to face our arch foes in the form of the Boston Bruins… There will be blood shed and bones broken during this and other battles around the continent, it promises to get pretty fucking ugly. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Simetra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/278dde/32.png) [@Simetra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simetra)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2002, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-the-quest-for-the-grail-begin/103732/2 "2002-04-15T14:12:31Z")
Well… I guess it’s appropriate that a hockey((The Stanley Cup is hockey right?)) thread would be in the Pit. 🙂 Wrong forum open **Feynn**? Or did you mean to do that? ---
**Author:** ![Feynn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ecb155/32.png) [@Feynn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Feynn)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2002, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-the-quest-for-the-grail-begin/103732/3 "2002-04-15T14:36:47Z")
It’s easier to put them here from the start, I wouldn’t want any of our benevolent and wonderful mods to pull a muscle by having to move this later. Jarbaby will show up and start telling us just how great the Blah Hawks are and that flatfoot from T.O. is sure to slip in here and besmirch the good name of my beloved Habs while going on about how the Leafs finished out the season with 100 + points. Thing is… they are still the Leafs. ---
**Author:** ![magdalene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/df788c/32.png) [@magdalene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/magdalene)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2002, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-the-quest-for-the-grail-begin/103732/4 "2002-04-15T14:48:59Z")
Bruins! Yeahhhhhh!!! Be on the lookout for Horsemen and moons turning to blood, people, because this is the second sports thread I’ve posted in today. ---
**Author:** ![Feynn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ecb155/32.png) [@Feynn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Feynn)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2002, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-the-quest-for-the-grail-begin/103732/5 "2002-04-15T15:00:00Z")
Bruins vs Habs No-one should be surprised if this goes seven games and the Habs come home with some shiny pelts. They are going into the post season with a 8-2-0 record (last ten) and are firing on all cylinders. In the west the team I wouldn’t want to face in the first round is Vancouver, they have been the best team in hockey since the All Star break and have been rolling over the competition with wanton abandon. Detroit seems to have blown a wheel or something… their 110 points are impressive but I wonder if those old geezers have any steam left to make it down the home stretch. It is a sad thing that the Oilers will be hitting the golf course early but one can only rejoice that they will get to play that golf with the Dallas Stars. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![5-HT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/5/f19dbf/32.png) [@5-HT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/5-HT)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2002, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-the-quest-for-the-grail-begin/103732/6 "2002-04-15T15:10:05Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Feynn \* > \*\* > Detroit seems to have blown a wheel or something… their 110 points are impressive but I wonder if those old geezers have any steam left to make it down the home stretch. > \*\* hey! that’s 116 points, and we’re not as old as everyone seems to think… ---
**Author:** ![Skydive101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f07891/32.png) [@Skydive101](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skydive101)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2002, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-the-quest-for-the-grail-begin/103732/7 "2002-04-15T15:16:39Z")
I don’t think Detroit has blown a wheel as much as they’ve got a bad case of “we can coast through this” syndrome. But now they’ve got a purpose in life again. It’s time to send those godless Canucks packing in 4. Hopefully Hasek will remember how to not be a sieve. The Boston - Montreal showdown is going to be incredible, I pick Montreal for the upset. And it is sad that Iginila, one of the best players this year, is sitting at home watching all the action on the big screen. Ok Jarbabyj, time to get in here and rant about how your Hawks are going to slap the Blues around… ---
**Author:** ![dead0man](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/edb3f5/32.png) [@dead0man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dead0man)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2002, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-the-quest-for-the-grail-begin/103732/8 "2002-04-15T16:20:22Z")
I’m just gonna throw my hat on the ice for the St.Louis Blues now so that when Lord Stanley’s Cup is being carried down the streets of StLouy(finally) I won’t be called a Bandwagoner. I just hope the record the city has for NOT destroying the town when a sports team win something continues. dead0man ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Derfel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/bb73d2/32.png) [@Lord\_Derfel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Derfel)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2002, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-the-quest-for-the-grail-begin/103732/9 "2002-04-15T16:43:24Z")
Go Canucks, Go! All the way, just like '94! Yeah! With that out of the way, I’ll say that I like our chances to at least take a couple from Detroit. It’ll be better than last year, anyways. The Morrison, Bertuzzi, Naslund line is kicking some serious ass. Two of the top 3 scorers and the hottest team in the league? Detroit will have to work hard to beat 'em. People are excited. It’s gonna be tough to get tickets. ---
**Author:** ![HalberMensch242](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ecb155/32.png) [@HalberMensch242](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HalberMensch242)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2002, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-the-quest-for-the-grail-begin/103732/10 "2002-04-15T17:02:35Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by dead0man \* > \*\*I’m just gonna throw my hat on the ice for the St.Louis Blues now so that when Lord Stanley’s Cup is being carried down the streets of StLouy(finally) I won’t be called a Bandwagoner. I just hope the record the city has for NOT destroying the town when a sports team win something continues. > dead0man \*\* i’m with you dea0man…the 1st round is gona be something else… Blues and the Hawks…talk about a black and blue series…😉 ---
**Author:** ![Tretiak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a88e57/32.png) [@Tretiak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tretiak)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2002, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-the-quest-for-the-grail-begin/103732/11 "2002-04-15T17:05:26Z")
Look for the Kings to upset the Avs in the first round. They almost took them out last year and this year there is no Forsberg and no Hejduk. Here’s to the Stanley Cup landing in L.A. much to the consternation of our Canadian neighbors up north. ---
**Author:** ![armedmonkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d6d6ee/32.png) [@armedmonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armedmonkey)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2002, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-the-quest-for-the-grail-begin/103732/12 "2002-04-15T17:17:18Z")
Go Atlanta Thrashers! No seriously, Thrashers, go. Go on, get out of here. You can lose more games next season, but right now we need the Phil as a concert venue. ---
**Author:** ![Hodge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Hodge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hodge)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2002, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-the-quest-for-the-grail-begin/103732/13 "2002-04-15T17:52:25Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Feynn \* > Bruins vs Habs > > No-one should be surprised if this goes seven games and the Habs come home with some shiny pelts. They are going into the post season with a 8-2-0 record (last ten) and are firing on all cylinders. Indeed. Theodore has been nothing short of phenominal and the emotional boost provided by the return of Koivu will carry them a long way. I look forward to the **Leafs** beating them in the conference final. Speaking of the **Leafs** , I’m happy about the match-up against the **Islanders**. I sense a rivalry in the making. It won’t be easy, but it’s better than the **Devils** match-up I’d been dreading. > [@](#): > > In the west the team I wouldn’t want to face in the first round is Vancouver, they have been the best team in hockey since the All Star break and have been rolling over the competition with wanton abandon. Please, please, please let the **Canucks** upset the **Red Wings**. > [@](#): > > It is a sad thing that the Oilers will be hitting the golf course early but one can only rejoice that they will get to play that golf with the Dallas Stars. 🙂 Agreed. I desperately wanted the sweetness of **Edmonton** thumbing their noses at **Dallas** this year. Alas, it was not to be. Oh, and I might as well cheer for **Chicago** , too. They’re all **ex-Leafs** , anyway. ---
**Author:** ![HalberMensch242](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ecb155/32.png) [@HalberMensch242](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HalberMensch242)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2002, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-the-quest-for-the-grail-begin/103732/14 "2002-04-16T00:54:07Z")
Ok kids…time for Predicitions for the 1st round…here are mine: Det and Nucks: Det in 7 Avs and LA: Avs in 6 Sharks and Yotes: Sharks in 5 Blues and Hawks: Blues in 6(knock on wood)…🙂 Boston and Canadians: Boston in 6 Philly and Senators: Philly in 5 Canes and Devils: Devils in 5(lucky bastards) Leafs and Isles: Leafs in 6 ---
**Author:** ![ElwoodCuse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/edb3f5/32.png) [@ElwoodCuse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ElwoodCuse)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2002, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-the-quest-for-the-grail-begin/103732/15 "2002-04-16T02:58:34Z")
The Sharks will be in at minimum the conference finals. The Phoenix franchise hasn’t won a playoff series in like 20 years and Colorado has played so much hockey over the past season that they will be tired out. And Devils beware! Arturs Irbe is one of the most underrated goalies of the past decade and Carolina does have an awesome top line. ---
**Author:** ![Flamsterette\_X](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/41988e/32.png) [@Flamsterette\_X](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flamsterette_X)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2002, 6:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-the-quest-for-the-grail-begin/103732/16 "2002-04-16T06:28:13Z")
Hockey fever is alive and well in this town, all right! I hear the first game sold out in half an hour after they had to have a lottery. Guess who ended up winning the rights to buy the first tickets? Some guy who was at GM Place \*\*[20 minutes/B] before the tickets went on sale; I bet the guy who was sleeping there overnight wasn’t best pleased! We are so NOT going to get swept this year (hint to **Skydive101** ), for the reasons that **Lord Derfel** stated above… besides, Naslund and Cassels are in more than fine form, and not being injured, will be able to contribute a lot more than just emotional support! (not that that’s not important, as well, but their on-ice contributions do bring a lot to this team) ---
**Author:** ![Flamsterette\_X](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/41988e/32.png) [@Flamsterette\_X](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flamsterette_X)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2002, 6:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-the-quest-for-the-grail-begin/103732/17 "2002-04-16T06:30:04Z")
Guess I should watch my coding in this Quik-Post box, too… sorry! (then again, it happens with the regular reply window, too… oh well) ---
**Author:** ![furt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/439d5e/32.png) [@furt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furt)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2002, 7:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-the-quest-for-the-grail-begin/103732/18 "2002-04-16T07:18:03Z")
“Devils in 5.” Yeah, that’s got a ring. Come to think of it, so will Scott Gomez in a couple of months. ---
**Author:** ![Feynn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ecb155/32.png) [@Feynn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Feynn)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2002, 8:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-the-quest-for-the-grail-begin/103732/19 "2002-04-16T08:29:21Z")
The Devils in 5?? I hope that those inbred illigitimate spawn of Satan never again set their hands upon the holiest of holies. I would rather see the Leafs win the Grail. ---
**Author:** ![Hodge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Hodge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hodge)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2002, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-the-quest-for-the-grail-begin/103732/20 "2002-04-16T11:23:22Z")
> [@](#): > > I would rather see the Leafs win the Grail. Glad to see you come around **Feynn**! I knew you’d see the light 😃 [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-the-quest-for-the-grail-begin/103732.md?page=2)