Behind the Curtain

In case you were wondering what the pool looks like from where I sit, here's a look at the spreadsheet I use to work out the standings.

How do you like your chances?

Calendars Galore!

After a frustrating search of the internet looking for a calendar that I could download and import or add to my Google Calendar, I gave up and made my own. And then I figured out that it was less confusing if I added it by series. And then I got a little silly and started breaking it down by team. So ... tada! Google Calendars for all!

Stanley Cup Playoffs 2009 (all)

San Jose Sharks vs. Anaheim Ducks
Detroit Redwings vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
Vancouver Canucks vs. St. Louis Blues
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Calgary Flames

Boston Bruins vs. Montreal Canadiens
Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers
New Jersey Devils vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadephia Flyers

Schedule Announced!

Edited to translate from EDT to PDT 2009 WESTERN CONFERENCE QUARTERFINALS
SERIES E		#1 vs. #8	Network
Thursday, April 16		at San Jose, 7:30 p.m.	VERSUS, CBC, RDS
Sunday, April 19		at San Jose, 7:00 p.m.	VERSUS, CBC, RDS
Tuesday, April 21		at Anaheim, 7:30 p.m.	VERSUS, CBC, RDS
Thursday, April 23		at Anaheim, 7:30 p.m.	VERSUS, CBC, RDS
*Saturday, April 25		at San Jose, 7:00 p.m.	VERSUS, CBC, RDS
*Monday, April 27		at Anaheim, TBD	VERSUS, CBC, RDS
*Wednesday, April 29		at San Jose, TBD	VERSUS, CBC, RDS
SERIES F		#2 vs. #7	Network
Thursday, April 16		at Detroit, 4:00 p.m.	VERSUS, TSN
Saturday, April 18		at Detroit, 3:00 p.m.	TSN
Tuesday, April 21		at Columbus, 4:00 p.m.	TSN
Thursday, April 23		at Columbus, 4:00 p.m.	TSN
*Saturday, April 25		at Detroit, 4:00 p.m.	VERSUS, TSN
*Monday, April 27		at Columbus, TBD	TSN
*Wednesday, April 29		at Detroit, TBD	VERSUS, TSN
SERIES G		#3 vs. #6	Network
Wednesday, April 15		at Vancouver, 7:00 p.m.	CBC, VERSUS, RDS
Friday, April 17		at Vancouver, 7:00 p.m.	CBC, VERSUS, RDS
Sunday, April 19		at St. Louis, 4:00 p.m.	CBC, VERSUS
Tuesday, April 21		at St. Louis, 5:00 p.m.	CBC, VERSUS
*Friday, April 24		at Vancouver, 7:00 p.m.	CBC, VERSUS, RDS
*Sunday, April 26		at St. Louis, 5:00 p.m.	CBC, VERSUS, RDS
*Tuesday, April 28		at Vancouver, TBD	CBC, VERSUS, RDS
SERIES H		#4 vs. #5	Network
Thursday, April 16		at Chicago, 5:30 p.m.	TSN, VERSUS
Saturday, April 18		at Chicago, TBD	TSN
Monday, April 20		at Calgary, 6:30 p.m.	TSN, VERSUS
Wednesday, April 22		at Calgary, TBD	TSN, VERSUS
*Saturday, April 25		at Chicago, 7:00 p.m.	TSN, RIS
*Monday, April 27		at Calgary, TBD	TSN
*Wednesday, April 29		at Chicago, TBD	TSN

2009 EASTERN CONFERENCE QUARTERFINALS
SERIES A		#1 vs. #8	Network
Thursday, April 16		at Boston, 4:00 p.m.	CBC, RDS
Saturday, April 18		at Boston, 5:00 p.m.	VERSUS, CBC, RDS
Monday, April 20		at Montreal, 4:00 p.m.	CBC, RDS
Wednesday, April 22		at Montreal, 4:00 p.m.	CBC, RDS
*Saturday, April 25		at Boston, 4:00 p.m.	CBC, RDS
*Monday, April 27		at Montreal, TBD	CBC, RDS
*Wednesday, April 29		at Boston, TBD	CBC, RDS
SERIES B		#2 vs. #7	Network
Wednesday, April 15,		at Washington, 4:00 p.m.	TSN
Saturday, April 18		at Washington, 10:00 a.m.	NBC, TSN
Monday, April 20		at New York, 4:00 p.m.	VERSUS, TSN
Wednesday, April 22		at New York, 4:00 p.m.	VERSUS, TSN
*Friday, April 24		at Washington, 4:00 p.m.	VERSUS, TSN, RDS
*Sunday, April 26		at New York, 11:00 a.m.	NBC, TSN, RDS
*Tuesday, April 28		at Washington, TBD	VERSUS, TSN, RDS
SERIES C		#3 vs. #6	Network
Wednesday, April 15		at New Jersey, 4:30 p.m.	TSN, RIS
Friday, April 17		at New Jersey, 4:30 p.m.	TSN, RIS
Sunday, April 19		at Carolina, 4:30 p.m.	TSN, RIS
Tuesday, April 21		at Carolina, 4:30 p.m.	TSN, RIS
*Thursday, April 23		at New Jersey, 4:30 p.m.	TSN, RIS
*Sunday, April 26		at Carolina, TBD	TSN, VERSUS
*Tuesday, April 28		at New Jersey, 4:30 p.m.	TSN
SERIES D		#4 vs. #5	Network
Wednesday, April 15		at Pittsburgh, 4:00 p.m.	VERSUS, CBC, RDS
Friday, April 17		at Pittsburgh, 4:00 p.m.	VERSUS, CBC, RDS
Sunday, April 19		at Philadelphia, 12:00 p.m.	NBC, CBC, RDS
Tuesday, April 21		at Philadelphia, 4:00 p.m.	VERSUS, CBC, RDS
*Thursday, April 23		at Pittsburgh, 4:00 p.m.	VERSUS, CBC, RDS
*Saturday, April 25		at Philadelphia, 12:00 p.m.	NBC, CBC
*Monday, April 27		at Pittsburgh, TBD	VERSUS, CBC

Game On!

It's that time again -- time to play our game!

I'm trying something new this year: there's a blog! Exciting, right? It's nothing fancy, but there's an entry form, a scoreboard, an RSS feed and places where you can leave comments and trash talk if you are so inclined. I'll do my best to keep the pool standings updated, and hopefully you all will check in every once in a while.

And, in case you'd forgotten what we're playing for, here's a picture of last year's winner with his prize. Doesn't he look proud?

Unfortunately, I didn't finish crocheting the cup until a couple of days ago and he's been out of the country, so hurrah for photoshop!

Anyway, without further ado you can enter here. (or just scroll down!)

I'll cut off entries with the drop of the first puck on Wednesday, so don't be late!