Showing posts with label Chicago Blackhawks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chicago Blackhawks. Show all posts

Friday, June 14, 2013

A Measure of Endurance: Stanley Cup Final Game One Chat

(Editor's Note: As two avid hockey fans, Paul and Scott try their best to catch as many televised games as possible, especially during the chase for Lord Stanley's Cup.  They are also known to text each other back and forth with their own little commentary of the game's action.  We here at Four Guys thought it would be best to help usher in the new blog with a nice in-game conversation for the opening night of the Stanley Cup Finals.  Little did we know they'd witness a historic triple-overtime game.  The following is that epic conversation.  Before you begin, Paul would like to mention how well he can tap into the mind of an NHL coach, with Joel Q seemingly responding to all of Paul's proposed adjustments to the Blackhawks strategy as the game progressed.  Never to be outdone, Scott would like the readers to pay careful attention to his suggestions for the pre-game "players to watch" and then, of course, his prediction for the overtime hero.)


Paul:  So Scottie, we are moments away from puck drop of the most glorious championship in professional sports...who do you have winning Lord Stanley's Cup?
 Sent at 8:06 PM on Wednesday
 Scott:  I can't wait.  This is going to be a great series.  I'm going Chicago in 6 (not totally confident in this by the way).  From what I gather, neither is Vegas.  The book is giving the 'Hawks a slight edge too.
 Paul:  That's funny since most media members, including the entire Puck Daddy staff, is picking the Bruins.
But, I'm right there with ya. I picked Chicago to win the Cup coming in the playoffs and nothing has changed my mind since. Hawks in six.