The NHL Playoffs have started! which means so has the beard-a-thon...

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...now I know this is not a sports forum, but the game of hockey is a gentleman's game and in the tradition of the chase for Lord Stanley's Cup it is the practice of the players and fans alike to get a final shave before the first playoff game begins and not shave again until they have either won the Stanley Cup or have been knocked out of the playoffs. superstition of the jinx, no time for anything else that does not involve hockey, eat, sleep, crap and play hockey are among a few of reasons behind this tradition. By the time the final round of games start you will notice some magnificent beards on most all of the players and the die hard fans. So as part of my yearly ritual my last shave was Tuesday evening and will not shave again until the New York RANGERS have won The Cup or have been knocked out. I am for the first time saddened by not shaving as I have truly come to enjoy my evening shave. The razors have been winterized as I would like to say, hopefully for a long glorious run at The Cup. LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
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You will be shaving again very shortly!

Its ok for ME to shave, just not my BLACKHAWKS!

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Originally Posted by Martin103

You will be shaving again very shortly!

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Hahaha... you never know. Anything can happen... its the playoffs!

[QUOTE=OCDshaver;1728924]Its ok for ME to shave, just not my BLACKHAWKS![/QUOTE

Respects to the BlackHawks

Gentleman's game????

Bob

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Originally Posted by BobH

Gentleman's game????

Bob

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hahaha...you like that huh? ...but of course it is a gentleman's game, they line up and shake hands at the end of each series. granted they may have beat the snot out of each other, but they still shake hands like gentleman. ��

Well I know I won't be watching the Leafs for much longer...Detroit or Montreal as usual then...and New York of course.:p

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Originally Posted by DupreesDiamond

hahaha...you like that huh? ...but of course it is a gentleman's game, they line up and shake hands at the end of each series. granted they may have beat the snot out of each other, but they still shake hands like gentleman. ��

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I'll give you that much, they do shake hands. Hockey has always been a rough game but over the last 55 or so years that I have watched it the beating the snot out of each other has gotten to a point where it is ridiculous.

Bob

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Originally Posted by BobH

Gentleman's game????

Bob

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ya Bob I was scratching my head on that too. There is more lost teeth in hockey than at a redneck trailer park, but it is a fun sport to watch,, I grew up up watching the greats in the early 60,s and being a die hard Blues fan for many year,, I don't like to go without shaving but if that's the parameters for not,,, I can do that , I,m with Martin it wont be long! Tc

Only 2 more months to see who gets to hoist the Cup!

Go Bruins !!...been 2 years since we been in the playoffs.....

looks like Calgary can shave again! they didn't even get a 5 clock shadow...

Columbus can go shave again... as well as Chicago

Minnesota can shave again and so can Montreal!!! ~ Let's Go RANGERS!

sad to say... San Jose can go shave...

time for Boston to shave...

...and last but not least Toronto can shave.

on to Round 2... the stage is set. What a great round one! 18 overtime games!
in the east
Pittsburgh vs Washington
New York Rangers vs Ottawa
in the west
St. Louis vs Nashville
Anaheim vs Edmonton

the beards just keep on growing... who will be the next to shave?

the first team to fall in round 2... St Louis may go and shave. Nashville (smashville) moving on to round 3.

That Pens vs Caps game 6 should be a beauty...and Edmonton game 7

here's cheering for capitals to win this round


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here's cheering for capitals to win this round


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They are looking strong....5-2 Caps win game 6 in Pittsburgh.....headed home for game 7.. with big momentum!

Caps totally dominated this one, 3 more periods like this one. Fleury is showing signs of being nervous, not so confident anymore.

Im getting ready to strop my Union Razor Cutlery Co straight razor... its time to shave once again... the New York Rangers run to glory is over...:rant:... congrats to the Ottawa Senators they are moving on to the conference finals.

Washington... done! time to shave...

Edmonton had a good run but its time to shave that beard!

The Stage is Set for Round 3

Eastern Conference Final
Ottawa Senators vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Western Conference Final
Nashville Predators vs Anaheim Ducks

THE FINAL FOUR!!! - and the beards keep on growing

time for Anaheim to shave... congrats to the Smashville Predators for moving on in their quest for glory!

Ottawa has fallen... Congratulation to the Pittsburgh Penguins for moving on in their quest for glory!

the fourth and final round begins tomorrow night... The Stanley Cup Finals. Nashville Predators vs Pittsburgh Penguins. Good luck to both teams. I'm pulling for Smashville!

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Ok Gentleman it is that time of year once again! The 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs!!!
...now I know this is not a sports forum, but the game of hockey is a gentleman's game (yes I said it again Gentleman's Game! The fact that they line up and shake the other mans hand after weeks of beating the crap out of each other makes it a gentleman's game in my eyes! hahaha) and in the tradition of the chase for Lord Stanley's Cup it is the practice of the players and fans alike to get a final shave before the first playoff game begins and not shave again until they have either won the Stanley Cup or have been knocked out of the playoffs. superstition of the jinx, no time for anything else that does not involve hockey, eat, sleep, crap and play hockey are among a few of reasons behind this tradition. By the time the final round of games start you will notice some magnificent beards on most all of the players and the die hard fans.
Unfortunately my New York RANGERS did not make the big show but being a fan of this sport there will be plenty of good hockey to watch and as I did last year I will do my best to keep you abreast of the rounds and match ups and who gets to go shave and who advances. I will not be partaking in the beard~a~thon this year due to NYR not being in the running (plus I got to many new razors to not shave for 2 months!)
I will be pulling for the San Jose Sharks ~ Let's Go Sharks!
I will also be routing for the Nashville Predators (Winners of the Presidents Trophy this year) Go Smashville!
Will this be Alexander Ovechkin's year??? Good luck Ove!
Will the Vegas Golden Knights be the first ever expansion team to win the cup? They have set all kinds of records already this year...
Will Pittsburgh win the cup for the 3rd year in a row???
GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE TEAMS!

Line Up for the Quest - ROUND 1 ~ Beginning Wednesday 4/11

Eastern Conference Match-ups
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals
New Jersey Devils vs Tampa Bay Lightening
Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins

Western Conference Match-ups
Los Angeles Kings vs Nashville Predators
Colorado Avalanche vs Las Vegas Golden Knights
Minnesota Wild vs Winnipeg Jets
Anaheim Ducks vs San Jose Sharks

...it has begun!
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I am old enough (do the calculation) to remember the last time the Toronto Maple Leafs won the cup.

In those days of the 6 team NHL, the cup winners played the all stars from the other 5 teams in the all star game at home. I was lucky to get seats beside the goal judge. The starting forward line for the all stars was Howe, Hull and Belliveau.

It’s been down hill for Leaf fans ever since. I am hopeful, but won’t hold my breath waiting for a repeat.

I would like to see Ovi get his name on the cup. He has been amazing for his entire career, but the Cup has escaped the Caps continuously. I am glad to see the Leafs are in it, as the hockey world is better when Toronto is relevant. (lets not talk about the Habs). I surely hope the Penguins dont win.

Was fun to watch Bruins playoff hockey...it’s been 2-3 years .....5-1 drumming of the Leafs last night ,was a good start !

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Was fun to watch Bruins playoff hockey...it’s been 2-3 years .....5-1 drumming of the Leafs last night ,was a good start !

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More pain for Leaf fans:gaah:

I should be a good series...one game don’t mean squat

THE FIRST TO FALL!!! The Kings have been ousted by the Knights in a 4 game sweep! Congrats to Las Vegas! moving on to Round 2