tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1030066718887288970.post1056131755415637702..comments2020-01-06T20:14:02.108-05:00Comments on AJH Hockey Jersey Art: 2018 AJH HJA NHL Playoffs PickzAlan John Herberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073655862570199495noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1030066718887288970.post-82339211450357087992018-04-26T13:47:36.191-04:002018-04-26T13:47:36.191-04:00Sorry for being like a week or 2 late on the playo...Sorry for being like a week or 2 late on the playoff picks. But before I get to those momentarily, and although I'm half-bit behind on keeping track with this season, cuz of the post-hurricane madness on my end, I got a few surprises & disappointments myself<br /><br />One of those surprises would be the Vegas Golden Knights, just like your pic, for a few reasons. 1.) They had a tremendous season, in terms of wins & gameplay chemistry. That's like the first time I seen a franchise or team to do so since the Colorado Avalanche back in 95-96 (which eventually won its 1st Stanley Cup). The sole basic difference is that the Avs are a re-located team from the defunct Quebec Nordiques (where they had Sakic, Forsberg, Krupp, Foote & Nolan at one point, b4 having Roy); while the Golden Knights are a team from scratch (a.k.a. a new expansion team). And when it comes to new teams joining a league, the chances of having a great winning season are slim to none, like almost impossible. But if they keep playing like they are so far, they might make history within the NHL.<br /><br />A few of my disappointments are the following: The St. Louis Blues and the New York Rangers; as both teams were playoff contenders on the previous season, yet they didn't manage to qualify for contention this time. And I'm a bit shocked that the Blackhawks are not in the postseason as well.<br /><br />For predictions: I had Vegas, San Jose, Nashville (defending West Conf. champs & sorry Avs) & Winnipeg in the West; and Tampa, Toronto, Columbus & Philadelpiha in the East. Only time will tell when the upcoming predictions for the Conf. Semis start soon.<br /><br />Plus, amazing concept on the Oilers jersey. Love the traditional look on the hem & yoke; but also that particular font from their 2001-07 alternate. Might be modern, but at least it's not bright royal blue & bright orange.jlog3000https://www.blogger.com/profile/09649387047011116119noreply@blogger.com