Pre-Game Talk: Bring on the canucks! (schedule added post#1)

[rangerssharks414]

not everything is about some random bias against the Sharks. I'd rather be on TSN since they have better pxp and color guys

Agreed. As much as I like Jim Hughson as an announcer, he's really a Canucks homer. I like Gord Miller and Chris Cuthbert from TSN.

 

[AnderFunk]

Does CBC even get first pick at which series to show? I know they did once upon a time but I thought TSN had that right now. Anyone know how that works?

 

[Vankiller Whale]

He's a POS player. He has a terrible Corsi too.

His defensive play will be the tossup imo. He's had a +/- of 0 all season long.

 

[WTFetus]

Whoa, a Sunday night game.

Agreed. As much as I like Jim Hughson as an announcer, he's really a Canucks homer. I like Gord Miller and Chris Cuthbert from TSN.

Yep. Cuthbert and Johnson are the best PBP/Color pair in the league.

 

[LadyStanley]

Time for first five games 7:00 pm. Nice West Coast time.

Guessing game 6 is TBD as the teams might end up on CBC or NBC. (At least there's no Kentucky Derby or Preakness Stakes that day to contend with.)

Looks like there are no "exclusive" NBC network games (1-4), so all should be Randy-Drew-ified.

 

[yoss]

He's a POS player. He has a terrible Corsi too.

Will admit that most nights i barely notice him out there. I do however think he does an admirable job of holding the glass together.

Here's to a good series Sharks fans.

Should be entertaining, and i could see it go either way tbh. Probably end up cheering for your team if they happen to beat Nucks, though i'm hoping it doesn't come to that, and if i had to choose i'd say i don't think it will.

Only thing that makes me a little nervous is you've had our number so far this year, and wouldn't necessarily be surprised if you took the series in 6 or 7.

 

[Broiler19]

surprised CBC didnt carry this series. makes no difference at all and possibly slightly less pro-vancouver which is fantastic. hope its cuthbert. cant wait until wednesday. is it at 7 or 730 tho (pacific time for you folks in SJ). nhl.com says 730 for game one, but i read you guys saying 7.

 

[WTFetus]

Time for first five games 7:00 pm. Nice West Coast time.

Game 1 is 7:30. The other 4 are 7:00 pm though.

We still get CSN for the 1st and 2nd rounds right?

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Love the late starts. I work 7 am to 7 pm so I'll get to catch all the games live.

 

[rangerssharks414]

We still get CSN for the 1st and 2nd rounds right?

Only the first round, I think. And I'm not just saying that because I think the Sharks will lose. I'm pretty sure they changed that a few years ago.

 

[CJL182]

surprised CBC didnt carry this series. makes no difference at all and possibly slightly less pro-vancouver which is fantastic. hope its cuthbert. cant wait until wednesday. is it at 7 or 730 tho (pacific time for you folks in SJ). nhl.com says 730 for game one, but i read you guys saying 7.

Yeah Game 1 is at 7:30. It seems there were some minor changes since the original announcement.

 

[Kitten Mittons]

Wait what the hell? I was the one who started this thread! Damn you, 88!

 

[ChompChomp]

not everything is about some random bias against the Sharks. I'd rather be on TSN since they have better pxp and color guys

CBC not choosing the lone Canadian team in the Western Conference playoffs (and instead for the West chose 2 series that have no Canadian teams) has nothing to do with an anti-Sharks bias?? For those in Canada (or if us out of marketers somehow get stuck with a Canadian feed for any of the games), if TSN is better, great, but it's hard not to see an anti-Sharks bias, even from Canada.

 

[Broiler19]

btw for those wondering, its cuthbert and ferraro for our series on TSN

 

[Juxtaposer]

btw for those wondering, its cuthbert and ferraro for our series on TSN

Good, good.

 

[Mafoofoo]

Did I miss it or did NHL Tonight skip previewing the Sharks-Vancouver series?

No one likes Vancouver and San Jose doesn't exist so that seems like something they'd do.

 

[Grave]

Is the first round on CSN? Or do I have to reorder whatever channel VS turned into.

 

[sharklife25]

I think this is the best Sharks' team we've ever had going into the playoffs.

We have 3 strong lines who can score and arguably our most solid D-pairings....

I feel more confident with this group of guys than I ever have... Can't wait to see what they can do come Wednesday!

 

[Alwalys]

Why are some of you so pessimistic about a Nucks series? IMO, it's our best matchup out of all the West teams.

I think this is the best Sharks' team we've ever had going into the playoffs.

We have 3 strong lines who can score and arguably our most solid D-pairings....

I feel more confident with this group of guys than I ever have... Can't wait to see what they can do come Wednesday!

These

 

[GodHatesTheSharks]

So Demers is out for the series?

 

[Nighthock]

any team without that trap-crap is a good matchup

 

[drivier]

I believe the playoff selections for the Canadian broadcasters works with CBC getting the first two selections and then alternating between TSN and CBC until the last two. CBC decided the Ottawa/Montreal and Toronto/Boston series were more valuable.

Question: How hospitable is the Shark Tank to loud but rational Canucks' fans in the playoffs? I expect to be chirped incessantly but as long as there is no physical violence I think I may make the trip.

 

[Hatrick Marleau]

Wait what the hell? I was the one who started this thread! Damn you, 88!

 

[LadyStanley]

Question: How hospitable is the Shark Tank to loud but rational Canucks' fans in the playoffs? I expect to be chirped incessantly but as long as there is no physical violence I think I may make the trip.

Stay away from the alcohol and you should be OK. (Sharks fans and ushers do not tolerate drunks, in any jersey)

 

[ChubbChubby]