But not why you think. True, Spring is in the air and the vast majority of America is ready for home runs, hot dogs, and the push for October. However, it is also a much more exciting and overlooked time in sports,the NHL playoffs.
Now I know what you are all saying, it is a Canadian sport, I can't see the puck on T.V. and I don't understand the game, but if I can convert Southern Nascar and baseball enthusiast Chris Simmons, then I can make a believer out of anyone. Where to begin?
How about the argument of visualizing the puck. Do you see the baseball? No. Especially on the pitch. Besides, how a ball flies is inconsequential as is following the puck in hockey. The hits, speed, and goal scoring is what is important.
Next, there is more parody in hockey then any other sport right now. For instance, take the Eastern Conference. With 6 or so games remaining on the entire 82 game season, only two teams were eliminated from contention. In fact, sixth place through twelfth were separated by a mere six points.
The parody has made the final twenty games have playoff atmosphere, rocking fans, close games, overtime and shootout thrillers. The uncertainty leads to drama and passion both on the ice and in the stands.
Teams will be playing their final games of the season to determine their playoff lives! Win or go home. It is as thrilling as any sporting event.
More to come as the NHL gears up for the playoffs, but if you don't get involved you are missing out on something special!
Comment below: Will you watch the NHL playoffs?
Sunday, April 01, 2007
It's the most wonderful time of the year...
Posted by Woodside Acres at 4/01/2007 11:40:00 PM
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I'll watch the playoffs, but I just miss being able to see a lot more games when they were on ESPN. If the Devils and Rangers play in the first round, that may be the only first round series I will be able to watch, which is too bad because a lot of the matchups look really good. I wish I could watch the western conference games like you could a few years ago.
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