Professional Sports Playoffs

Home ▸ Archive ▸ Pro Sports ▸ Professional Sports Playoffs
Pick6's avatar

Pick6

A USA American

14,946 posts
Nov 16, 2011 6:49 PM
Laley23;975648 wrote:No not at all. Since when does BEST = MOST ENTERTAINING or MOST WATCHED??? Majority of people dont like hockey, so the ratings wont be there. Doesnt mean it isnt the best system. Jesus. Like, they arent even that closely related to mix up???

By your thought process, Soccer is BY FAR the best sport. No other sport can even compete. None at all. Im sure you dont feel tha way and venture to say, like most on here, soccer sucks.
no, im a soccer fan. how is the system set up different than say...the nba. 8 teams, 7 game series. Most of the reasons I see on here why the NHL playoffs are so great is because "they lay it all on the line, there are bigger hits, they play with emotion because they might not get another chance"...umm that happens in every sport.
Nov 16, 2011 6:49pm
Laley23's avatar

Laley23

GOAT

29,506 posts
Nov 16, 2011 6:56 PM
Pick6;975660 wrote:no, im a soccer fan. how is the system set up different than say...the nba. 8 teams, 7 game series. Most of the reasons I see on here why the NHL playoffs are so great is because "they lay it all on the line, there are bigger hits, they play with emotion because they might not get another chance"...umm that happens in every sport.
Its more intense. Just naturally more intense game than basketball when every play can be the winning play (1-0 game). Basketball is the same format (the best imo) but basketball doesnt get intense until the end of the. I also think the way hockey is played (4 lines, 3 in playoffs) makes the teams MUCH more even. Your stars may double shift in the playoffs, but the games are so toss-up each time. Not the case in the NBA where the top teams stars play the whole game, and so the 7-8 seeds almost always get the shit beat out of them. In the NBA, 7 game series arent rare, but certainly not as common as in the NHL. The NHL teams are so close, you always see series going to game 6 or 7 and you are always getting OT. The NBA and NHL system, imo, is the best. But the way the NHL is set up as a sport makes the games better to me.
Nov 16, 2011 6:56pm
End of Line's avatar

End of Line

It's Clobberin Time!

6,867 posts
Nov 16, 2011 8:54 PM
Pick6;975660 wrote:no, im a soccer fan. how is the system set up different than say...the nba. 8 teams, 7 game series. Most of the reasons I see on here why the NHL playoffs are so great is because "they lay it all on the line, there are bigger hits, they play with emotion because they might not get another chance"...umm that happens in every sport.
Yeah. How many people in other sports would pull out their own teeth on the bench just to make sure they didn't miss a shift? Would never happen in the NBA. You like to say the ratings aren't good enough. Explain to me why ever since the NHL lockout ratings for hockey keep getting better and better??

These two games right here show why the NHL playoffs are so god damn exciting.

[video=youtube;FX8KuJTRLNo][/video]

[video=youtube;0X5VYB_FyyE][/video]
Nov 16, 2011 8:54pm
like_that's avatar

like_that

1st Team All-PWN

26,625 posts
Nov 16, 2011 9:12 PM
This is still my top NHL playoff moment. Unbelievable Sami had conscious to know to find the bench.

[video=youtube;ybPY_9PtZ4Q][/video]
Nov 16, 2011 9:12pm
Skyhook79's avatar

Skyhook79

Senior Member

5,739 posts
Nov 16, 2011 9:36 PM
Ronnie Lott once cut off part of his finger so he could play.

Hope this helps.
Nov 16, 2011 9:36pm
hoops23's avatar

hoops23

Senior Member

15,696 posts
Nov 16, 2011 9:39 PM
GoPens;974768 wrote:Easily hockey. Winning the Stanley Cup is the hardest championship to get out of all the major sports.
I'd be willing to bet that the Stanley Cup has been won by several different teams/franchises.

The Larry O'Brien trophy has been won by the Lakers or Celtics over half the time.

I do agree that the Stanley Cup playoffs are exciting, but I still hardly watch hockey. IMO, the NFL playoffs and NBA playoffs are both better.

There is emotion, intensity, etc, in every sports playoffs. So that's not really a valid argument.
Nov 16, 2011 9:39pm
Hb31187's avatar

Hb31187

Senior Member

8,534 posts
Nov 16, 2011 10:01 PM
Laying it on the line, big hits, putting everything on the line, playing injured....that all describes the NFL just as much as the NHL so idk why its being used to prove a point for the NHL. But if you dont bring it for one game, you go home
Nov 16, 2011 10:01pm
Laley23's avatar

Laley23

GOAT

29,506 posts
Nov 16, 2011 10:31 PM
Hb31187;975806 wrote:Laying it on the line, big hits, putting everything on the line, playing injured....that all describes the NFL just as much as the NHL so idk why its being used to prove a point for the NHL. But if you dont bring it for one game, you go home
Stop lying.

/jaycutler'd
Nov 16, 2011 10:31pm
Pick6's avatar

Pick6

A USA American

14,946 posts
Nov 16, 2011 10:48 PM
Laley23;975833 wrote:Stop lying.

/jaycutler'd
/Crosby'd
Nov 16, 2011 10:48pm
Laley23's avatar

Laley23

GOAT

29,506 posts
Nov 16, 2011 11:06 PM
Pick6;975858 wrote:/Crosby'd
Lets not make fun of a concussion. Though I do think Crosby is a bit on the soft side. Cutler got criticized by NFL guys. No one is criticizing anyone for head injuries. Not really a good example.
Nov 16, 2011 11:06pm
Pick6's avatar

Pick6

A USA American

14,946 posts
Nov 16, 2011 11:15 PM
Laley23;975902 wrote:Lets not make fun of a concussion. Though I do think Crosby is a bit on the soft side. Cutler got criticized by NFL guys. No one is criticizing anyone for head injuries. Not really a good example.
Not making fun of concussions at all. Its an injury you should be very careful with.
Just if you are "laying it all on the line", I'd figure the face of the NHL would maybe lie about his symptoms to his doctor and play for his team when they needed him in the playoffs. Happens all the time in the NFL, though the rules have gotten more strict recently, and rightfully so.

And for the record, I think Cutler is a giant pussy as well, which is why he will never win anything in the league.
Nov 16, 2011 11:15pm
Mulva's avatar

Mulva

Senior Member

13,650 posts
Nov 16, 2011 11:36 PM
The_Crosby_Show;975736 wrote:Yeah. How many people in other sports would pull out their own teeth on the bench just to make sure they didn't miss a shift? Would never happen in the NBA.
Mostly because the NBA doesn't have shifts.
Nov 16, 2011 11:36pm
End of Line's avatar

End of Line

It's Clobberin Time!

6,867 posts
Nov 17, 2011 12:41 AM
Pick6;975858 wrote:/Crosby'd
Not funny man. Concussion are no joke, coming from someone who has been dealing with one for the past 8+ months.

As to your other post, he suffered 2 in a span of 4 days. That's why he has been out for so long.
Nov 17, 2011 12:41am
F

frackus

Junior Member

7 posts
Nov 17, 2011 7:50 AM
Its really very much surprising to view these concepts. Its really very much new to me. Thanks for sharing this information, which have been helped me to know more concepts related to professional sports playoffs.
Nov 17, 2011 7:50am
gorocks99's avatar

gorocks99

Senior Member

10,760 posts
Nov 17, 2011 7:52 AM
frackus;976085 wrote:Its really very much surprising to view these concepts. Its really very much new to me. Thanks for sharing this information, which have been helped me to know more concepts related to professional sports playoffs.
Its really very much surprising that you're such a bot. It's really very much new to me. Thanks for sharing your douchebaggery, which have been helped (?) me to know more concepts related to bots.

Die in a fire. Hope this helps.
Nov 17, 2011 7:52am
DeyDurkie5's avatar

DeyDurkie5

Senior Member

11,324 posts
Nov 17, 2011 8:54 AM
Pick6;975916 wrote:Not making fun of concussions at all. Its an injury you should be very careful with.
Just if you are "laying it all on the line", I'd figure the face of the NHL would maybe lie about his symptoms to his doctor and play for his team when they needed him in the playoffs. Happens all the time in the NFL, though the rules have gotten more strict recently, and rightfully so.

And for the record, I think Cutler is a giant pussy as well, which is why he will never win anything in the league.
you are wrong, the majority of america thinks so
Nov 17, 2011 8:54am
Pick6's avatar

Pick6

A USA American

14,946 posts
Nov 17, 2011 9:59 AM
DeyDurkie5;976153 wrote:you are wrong, the majority of america thinks so
cool.
Nov 17, 2011 9:59am
DeyDurkie5's avatar

DeyDurkie5

Senior Member

11,324 posts
Nov 17, 2011 10:19 AM
Pick6;976208 wrote:cool.
lol douche!
Nov 17, 2011 10:19am
Pick6's avatar

Pick6

A USA American

14,946 posts
Nov 17, 2011 12:14 PM
DeyDurkie5;976226 wrote:lol douche!
my feelings are hurt.
Nov 17, 2011 12:14pm
Y-Town Steelhound's avatar

Y-Town Steelhound

Underrated

1,388 posts
Nov 17, 2011 12:36 PM
NFL by far....Here's why NHL folks:

-EVERY game is a Game 7, the pressure is 1000x greater than the NHL.
-Played mostly outside, where most people play sports for the first time
-Largest, most intense crowd atmospheres
-Millions are watching increasing the aforementioned pressure
-You don't need to grow facial hair to know you're playing for a chance to be a champion
Nov 17, 2011 12:36pm
Skyhook79's avatar

Skyhook79

Senior Member

5,739 posts
Nov 17, 2011 12:39 PM
Y-Town Steelhound;976356 wrote:NFL by far....Here's why NHL folks:

-EVERY game is a Game 7, the pressure is 1000x greater than the NHL.
-Played mostly outside, where most people play sports for the first time
-Largest, most intense crowd atmospheres
-Millions are watching increasing the aforementioned pressure
-You don't need to grow facial hair to know you're playing for a chance to be a champion
#5 should also be applied to the fans of Hockey. Great list.
Nov 17, 2011 12:39pm
Laley23's avatar

Laley23

GOAT

29,506 posts
Nov 17, 2011 1:06 PM
Y-Town Steelhound;976356 wrote:NFL by far....Here's why NHL folks:

-EVERY game is a Game 7, the pressure is 1000x greater than the NHL.
-Played mostly outside, where most people play sports for the first time
-Largest, most intense crowd atmospheres
-Millions are watching increasing the aforementioned pressure
-You don't need to grow facial hair to know you're playing for a chance to be a champion
#1 is exactly why I dont think its the best. A series will result in the best team advancing a lot more often. That is a flaw in the NFL system. Not that I think they should change it or anything, but you arent going to always get the most deserving. It arguably makes it more exciting, but doesnt produce the top champion the way a series typically does in NHL or NBA.
Nov 17, 2011 1:06pm
HitsRus's avatar

HitsRus

Senior Member

9,206 posts
Nov 17, 2011 1:36 PM
It arguably makes it more exciting, but doesnt produce the top champion the way a series typically does in NHL or NBA.
Well if your goal is to "produce" the top champion...why invite 4 extra mediocre teams to the dance. I'll tell you what it is....extracting more money out of the pockets of fans.

Baseball has it right in its current form...3 division CHAMPS and ONE (and only one) wild card...just because you need 4 teams. AND Laley...it's a 'series' to boot.
Nov 17, 2011 1:36pm
Laley23's avatar

Laley23

GOAT

29,506 posts
Nov 17, 2011 1:39 PM
HitsRus;976443 wrote:Well if your goal is to "produce" the top champion...why invite 4 extra mediocre teams to the dance. I'll tell you what it is....extracting more money out of the pockets of fans.

Baseball has it right in its current form...3 division CHAMPS and ONE (and only one) wild card...just because you need 4 teams. AND Laley...it's a 'series' to boot.
I know. But baseball is flawed in the sense that 2 pitchers can win a WS for you.

I like them all, Im not really trying to say one sucks or anything. Just I think hockey consistently produces the best games each and every night and I think the 7 game series is the best way to get the best team to advance.
Nov 17, 2011 1:39pm
Y-Town Steelhound's avatar

Y-Town Steelhound

Underrated

1,388 posts
Nov 17, 2011 1:59 PM
Laley23;976394 wrote:#1 is exactly why I dont think its the best. A series will result in the best team advancing a lot more often. That is a flaw in the NFL system. Not that I think they should change it or anything, but you arent going to always get the most deserving. It arguably makes it more exciting, but doesnt produce the top champion the way a series typically does in NHL or NBA.
But see that's what you don't get. The NHL/NBA/MLB says "hey even though it's the playoffs and you should be playing your best by this point, we'll give you multiple opportunities to advance in case you suck." The NFL says "this is the playoffs, you get one chance to prove you're deserving of playing for a championship. win or go home."

It raises the stakes much more. A hockey team can get behind early in the series because there are always more games. An NFL team knows it has to bring its best football in every playoff game. That's why I think it's harder to win the super bowl. The margin for error is much less.
Nov 17, 2011 1:59pm