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| Beans15 |
Posted - 12/02/2010 : 13:53:36
Due to popular demand, here is the betting thread. Not gambling but putting a friendly wagers down. Make it your avatar or a post about a player you know your opponent can't stand. Throw a little money down if you wish.
VERY IMPORTANT - Pick Up Hockey nor any members/guest are responsible for ensuring bets are paid. This is not a gambling site and PUH does not condone those who welch on bets.
Pay up Sucka's.
PS - This thread is for posting the terms of the bet only. Moderators will remove all other activity in this thread. If you wish to discuss bets, offer a wager, or talk smack. Do it here:
http://www.pickuphockey.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=13610
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| @valanche |
Posted - 04/24/2012 : 09:44:00
i would argue chicage has no depth or goaltending. phoenix has decent depth on defense for sure, and solid goaltending. however, the coyotes don't really have anyone that can score a big goal when they need it. most of their players are defensive two-way players (doan, vermette, hanzal, boedker, etc.).
nashville and phoenix are actually built very similar in my opinion.
66 is > than 99 |
| Clatts |
Posted - 04/23/2012 : 12:46:56
quote:
Originally posted by @valanche
quote:
Originally posted by OILINONTARIO
quote:
Originally posted by @valanche
Anyone willing To bet against Nashville? I'm saying that they make it to the west finals
66 is > than 99
Preds will be out in four. Well, maybe a bit harsh, but conference finals? What's the terms?
The Oil WILL make the playoffs in 2013.
so.... who's gonna beat the preds?? the blackhawks or the coyotes.
66 is > than 99
Neither, the Preds will stomp either of them. Chicago has weak goaltending, Yotes have no depth
"Most of the guys that wear them are Europeans and French Guys."
Don Cherry on Visors |
| @valanche |
Posted - 04/23/2012 : 12:42:51
quote:
Originally posted by OILINONTARIO
quote:
Originally posted by @valanche
Anyone willing To bet against Nashville? I'm saying that they make it to the west finals
66 is > than 99
Preds will be out in four. Well, maybe a bit harsh, but conference finals? What's the terms?
The Oil WILL make the playoffs in 2013.
so.... who's gonna beat the preds?? the blackhawks or the coyotes.
66 is > than 99 |
| Alex116 |
Posted - 04/16/2012 : 14:09:30
quote:
Originally posted by Alex116
Pasty! Nash is gonna have to get his butt in gear for ya! 
Speaking of which, i never got back to you to finalize our bet. I think a signature line for the playoffs would be good enough. The winner can decide what it says?
Slozo, your bet is looking pretty good. Especially the part where "no Leaf over 65 pts" is concerned!!!
PaaaaaySteeeeeee.....Where are you? I'm begining to wonder about Hab fans. Last year Mr. Boogedy welched on my bet win and now Pasty has vanished? Pasty, i respect you too much to really be pissed, IIRC, you're away or working or something? I don't really believe your signature with something positive for the Canucks would have the series any different than it currently is.  |
| nuxfan |
Posted - 04/16/2012 : 12:59:21
quote:
Originally posted by Beans15
quote:
Originally posted by nuxfan
Alright Beans, I owe you an essay. Pick your player.
I was just about to give you Duncan Keith. Then I remembered how gentle you were last year with the Tanner Glass gift you gave me. 
The subject of your essay is:
Ryan Jones
Daniel Alfredsson is the MVP of the universe. All hail the Ottawa Senators!!!!!
I would have balked at Keith, but only because the player has to be from the Oilers as per the bet.
I had a funny feeling it would be Jones. Prepare to be mesmerized. |
| Beans15 |
Posted - 04/16/2012 : 12:56:44
quote:
Originally posted by nuxfan
Alright Beans, I owe you an essay. Pick your player.
I was just about to give you Duncan Keith. Then I remembered how gentle you were last year with the Tanner Glass gift you gave me.
The subject of your essay is:
Ryan Jones
Daniel Alfredsson is the MVP of the universe. All hail the Ottawa Senators!!!!! |
| nuxfan |
Posted - 04/16/2012 : 11:27:40
Alright Beans, I owe you an essay. Pick your player. |
| Alex116 |
Posted - 04/09/2012 : 11:43:29
quote:
Originally posted by Beans15
Joshua, you should also see the signature posted which is payment for our bet. The Sens outplayed everyone's expectations season. I gladly pay this bet as I now have a Canadian team to cheer for in the playoffs.
Daniel Alfredsson is the MVP of the universe. All hail the Ottawa Senators!!!!!
Beans, you didn't need the Sens! The Canuc......ah, nevermind. |
| Guest8384 |
Posted - 04/09/2012 : 05:47:06
LA is going to upset Vancouver 1st round. |
| Sensfan101 |
Posted - 04/08/2012 : 16:04:54
quote:
Originally posted by Porkchop73
As I will be heading out of town before the start of the playoffs I too must pay my bet to Sensfan.
Those darn Senators - they have no business being in the top 10 let alone the playoffs. I digress though, they surprised all and deserve to be where they are because of their hard work. And no matter what, Neil is a coward.
Good job Sensfan.
I LOVE THE OTTAWA SENATORS
As much as I would love to gloat I didn't even really expect to win the bet
P.S. Neil for Prime Minister
You miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take Wayne Gretzky |
| @valanche |
Posted - 04/08/2012 : 15:59:49
quote:
Originally posted by OILINONTARIO
quote:
Originally posted by @valanche
Anyone willing To bet against Nashville? I'm saying that they make it to the west finals
66 is > than 99
Preds will be out in four. Well, maybe a bit harsh, but conference finals? What's the terms?
The Oil WILL make the playoffs in 2013.
I'm not sure this is my first bet on here so far I've seen avatar and quote changed as well as posting something ridiculous disgracing your team
66 is > than 99 |
| OILINONTARIO |
Posted - 04/08/2012 : 15:50:33
quote:
Originally posted by @valanche
Anyone willing To bet against Nashville? I'm saying that they make it to the west finals
66 is > than 99
Preds will be out in four. Well, maybe a bit harsh, but conference finals? What's the terms?
The Oil WILL make the playoffs in 2013. |
| @valanche |
Posted - 04/08/2012 : 15:45:46
Anyone willing To bet against Nashville? I'm saying that they make it to the west finals
66 is > than 99 |
| Beans15 |
Posted - 04/08/2012 : 10:00:01
quote:
Originally posted by slozo
quote:
Originally posted by Beans15
Well, the optimist in me says I was batted .500 this season.
A recap:
The Slozo bet:
1- The Leafs will Not make the playoffs - Win(and the only bet that matters)
2- The Oilers will finish 25th or higher - Lose (stupid injuries)
3- Phil Kessel will have less than 38 goals - Win
4- Taylor Hall will have more than 34 goals - Lose (stupid injuries)
5- No Leaf player will have more than 65 pts - Lose
Well done Slozo, as you can see the avatar is posted and will be until the start of next season. This one was my bet, it is only fair you call the one for next season. Agreed?
Joshua, you should also see the signature posted which is payment for our bet. The Sens outplayed everyone's expectations season. I gladly pay this bet as I now have a Canadian team to cheer for in the playoffs.
Nux owes me something for Giroux getting more than 90 pts. I know he is out of town and
he will pay upon his return.
Leafs81 already paid for Kessel not getting 40 or more goals. That one was sweet.
So, I win two and lose two. Although, the one to Slozo stings a bit more each year.
Anyone have bets for the playoffs?
Daniel Alfredsson is the MVP of the universe. All hail the Ottawa Senators!!!!!
In the end Beans, our bet became closer and closer, but Hall's injuries and the Oilkers injuries as a whole (and their shoddy defence at times) killed it for you. You know I had predicted that Hall would have injuries in his career though, so I certainly don't treat it as bad luck or anything . . . I think he plays to carelessly for his size, and he may have a much shortened career as a result.
I'll definitely cook up the next bet for upcoming regular season for sure, thanks for letting me have the honours next round. Will be difficult to equal yours, which was nicely done, but I'll give it a shot.
If everyone is OK with it, I am going to run a playoff pick'em contest this year (unless you really want to do it this year Beans, in which case it's all yours - but expect complaining!).
"Take off, eh?" - Bob and Doug
I agree about Hall playing reckless. Although this latest injury didn't have much to with his style of play, but he does play a little too much on the edge at times.
Go ahead with the playoff pick'em game. I said was not doing it again after the complaining last season so it is all yours. Now it's my turn to complain!!!!
Daniel Alfredsson is the MVP of the universe. All hail the Ottawa Senators!!!!! |
| Porkchop73 |
Posted - 04/08/2012 : 08:55:29
As I will be heading out of town before the start of the playoffs I too must pay my bet to Sensfan.
Those darn Senators - they have no business being in the top 10 let alone the playoffs. I digress though, they surprised all and deserve to be where they are because of their hard work. And no matter what, Neil is a coward.
Good job Sensfan.
I LOVE THE OTTAWA SENATORS |
| n/a |
Posted - 04/08/2012 : 08:31:43
quote:
Originally posted by Beans15
Well, the optimist in me says I was batted .500 this season.
A recap:
The Slozo bet:
1- The Leafs will Not make the playoffs - Win(and the only bet that matters)
2- The Oilers will finish 25th or higher - Lose (stupid injuries)
3- Phil Kessel will have less than 38 goals - Win
4- Taylor Hall will have more than 34 goals - Lose (stupid injuries)
5- No Leaf player will have more than 65 pts - Lose
Well done Slozo, as you can see the avatar is posted and will be until the start of next season. This one was my bet, it is only fair you call the one for next season. Agreed?
Joshua, you should also see the signature posted which is payment for our bet. The Sens outplayed everyone's expectations season. I gladly pay this bet as I now have a Canadian team to cheer for in the playoffs.
Nux owes me something for Giroux getting more than 90 pts. I know he is out of town and
he will pay upon his return.
Leafs81 already paid for Kessel not getting 40 or more goals. That one was sweet.
So, I win two and lose two. Although, the one to Slozo stings a bit more each year.
Anyone have bets for the playoffs?
Daniel Alfredsson is the MVP of the universe. All hail the Ottawa Senators!!!!!
In the end Beans, our bet became closer and closer, but Hall's injuries and the Oilkers injuries as a whole (and their shoddy defence at times) killed it for you. You know I had predicted that Hall would have injuries in his career though, so I certainly don't treat it as bad luck or anything . . . I think he plays to carelessly for his size, and he may have a much shortened career as a result.
I'll definitely cook up the next bet for upcoming regular season for sure, thanks for letting me have the honours next round. Will be difficult to equal yours, which was nicely done, but I'll give it a shot.
If everyone is OK with it, I am going to run a playoff pick'em contest this year (unless you really want to do it this year Beans, in which case it's all yours - but expect complaining!).
"Take off, eh?" - Bob and Doug |
| Beans15 |
Posted - 04/08/2012 : 07:27:20
Well, the optimist in me says I was batted .500 this season.
A recap:
The Slozo bet:
1- The Leafs will Not make the playoffs - Win(and the only bet that matters)
2- The Oilers will finish 25th or higher - Lose (stupid injuries)
3- Phil Kessel will have less than 38 goals - Win
4- Taylor Hall will have more than 34 goals - Lose (stupid injuries)
5- No Leaf player will have more than 65 pts - Lose
Well done Slozo, as you can see the avatar is posted and will be until the start of next season. This one was my bet, it is only fair you call the one for next season. Agreed?
Joshua, you should also see the signature posted which is payment for our bet. The Sens outplayed everyone's expectations season. I gladly pay this bet as I now have a Canadian team to cheer for in the playoffs.
Nux owes me something for Giroux getting more than 90 pts. I know he is out of town and
he will pay upon his return.
Leafs81 already paid for Kessel not getting 40 or more goals. That one was sweet.
So, I win two and lose two. Although, the one to Slozo stings a bit more each year.
Anyone have bets for the playoffs?
Daniel Alfredsson is the MVP of the universe. All hail the Ottawa Senators!!!!! |
| Alex116 |
Posted - 04/01/2012 : 12:52:11
3 pts today puts him at 89, not 90, but surely a very satisfying day for you Beans! This bet, unlike my gift from Pasty, is as good as it gets. Looks like it's coming down to the last game or 2!
As for your avatar losing 5 part bet, very unfortunate that Hall was as injured as he was this season (and i guess RNH as well). Hall's goals per game rate this season had him on pace for 36! Would have made the last few interesting with Kessel sitting at 37 having slowed somewhat without Lupul in the lineup. Either way, i loved the 5 part bet. I'll have to come up with one of those next season! |
| Beans15 |
Posted - 04/01/2012 : 12:06:21
quote:
Originally posted by Alex116
quote:
Originally posted by nuxfan
Beans - it looks like a strong possibility that you will win our Giroux bet (and he didn't even play all the games!), however I'm out of country until mid-april. I don't want you thinking I bolted the site after a loss , i'll settle up when I get back. Unless he should magically go cold in the last few games...
Beans......did Nuxfan put some sort of hex on Giroux? He got shutout today and only has 2 points in his last 6 games. That greedy "i'm taking 90 or less" that Nuxfan threw at ya is looking to come into play! Giroux has just 4 games left and is sitting at 86 points!!!
In other news, Rick Nash needs 37points in his last 4 games or i win my bet with Pasty. 
3 pts today puts Giroux at 90. One more point in the next 3 games and I am gold.
I am seriously disappointed that Pasty would take any more action on his Nash bet. It was as close to a sure thing as the Leafs missing the playoffs. |
| Beans15 |
Posted - 04/01/2012 : 12:03:54
quote:
Originally posted by Clatts
quote:
Originally posted by Beans15
quote:
Originally posted by Clatts
I'll bet someone that a team from the EAST will win the Stanley Cup once again
"Most of the guys that wear them are Europeans and French Guys."
Don Cherry on Visors
What are your terms? I like Vancouver, Chicago, St. Louis, Detroit, and Nashville. I am not sold on NYR. I think Pitt, Philly, or Boston will come out of th East. I like the teams in the west over those guys except maybe Pitt.
I like the West this year. If your terms are reasonable, I will take your bet.
Okay it's straight up I win the bet if a team from the East wins the cup, You win if a team from the West rises to victory. However since I pretty much named my bet here i think it's only fair to let you make the stakes, perhaps an avatar change for the off-season.
"Most of the guys that wear them are Europeans and French Guys."
Don Cherry on Visors
We will have to agree to disagree. If you pose the bet is includes the terms of the bet. Besides that, my avatar belongs to Slozo until next season.
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| Beans15 |
Posted - 04/01/2012 : 07:34:35
quote:
Originally posted by slozo
Beans/slozo bet . . .
STATUS CHECK (winner must get at last 3 of 5 points):
1) Leafs miss/make playoffs - Leafs will miss playoffs (Beans)
2) Oilers finish 25th or worse - currently ranked 29th in the league, and unless they win all remaining games and every team ahead of them loses all games, I am guessing they'd still lose the ti-breaker, so I think this is confirmed . . . (slozo)
3) Kessel scores 38+ goals - currently has 37 goals, 1 shy, needs a goal in last three games (slozo)
4) Taylor Hall gets 35+ goals - out for rest of the season at 27 goals (slozo )
5) A Leaf player gets 66+ points - Kessel, Lupul (slozo)
With the only part of the bet that is truly in doubt being Kessel's goal total, it looks as if I have already won this bet getting 3 out of the confirmed 4 parts.
Looking forward to another playoffs with Beans proudly wearing the blue and white! 
"Take off, eh?" - Bob and Doug
I pay my debts, you know that.
This bet was frustration as I believe a healthy Hall and a few less injuries to other key Oilers and it would haven been mine!!
Oh well. It was a fun bet and something I will propose again. I liked the multiple facits to the bet. It made it more interesting.
So yes, my avatar will be Leafy from the start of thoe playoffs until the start of the start of next season. Coincidentally, that's the same length of time of the golf season for the Leafs. Again. |
| n/a |
Posted - 04/01/2012 : 05:46:18
Beans/slozo bet . . .
STATUS CHECK (winner must get at last 3 of 5 points):
1) Leafs miss/make playoffs - Leafs will miss playoffs (Beans)
2) Oilers finish 25th or worse - currently ranked 29th in the league, and unless they win all remaining games and every team ahead of them loses all games, I am guessing they'd still lose the ti-breaker, so I think this is confirmed . . . (slozo)
3) Kessel scores 38+ goals - currently has 37 goals, 1 shy, needs a goal in last three games (slozo)
4) Taylor Hall gets 35+ goals - out for rest of the season at 27 goals (slozo )
5) A Leaf player gets 66+ points - Kessel, Lupul (slozo)
With the only part of the bet that is truly in doubt being Kessel's goal total, it looks as if I have already won this bet getting 3 out of the confirmed 4 parts.
Looking forward to another playoffs with Beans proudly wearing the blue and white!
"Take off, eh?" - Bob and Doug |
| Clatts |
Posted - 04/01/2012 : 05:37:01
quote:
Originally posted by Beans15
quote:
Originally posted by Clatts
I'll bet someone that a team from the EAST will win the Stanley Cup once again
"Most of the guys that wear them are Europeans and French Guys."
Don Cherry on Visors
What are your terms? I like Vancouver, Chicago, St. Louis, Detroit, and Nashville. I am not sold on NYR. I think Pitt, Philly, or Boston will come out of th East. I like the teams in the west over those guys except maybe Pitt.
I like the West this year. If your terms are reasonable, I will take your bet.
Okay it's straight up I win the bet if a team from the East wins the cup, You win if a team from the West rises to victory. However since I pretty much named my bet here i think it's only fair to let you make the stakes, perhaps an avatar change for the off-season.
"Most of the guys that wear them are Europeans and French Guys."
Don Cherry on Visors |
| Beans15 |
Posted - 03/31/2012 : 22:02:36
quote:
Originally posted by Clatts
I'll bet someone that a team from the EAST will win the Stanley Cup once again
"Most of the guys that wear them are Europeans and French Guys."
Don Cherry on Visors
What are your terms? I like Vancouver, Chicago, St. Louis, Detroit, and Nashville. I am not sold on NYR. I think Pitt, Philly, or Boston will come out of th East. I like the teams in the west over those guys except maybe Pitt.
I like the West this year. If your terms are reasonable, I will take your bet.
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| Clatts |
Posted - 03/31/2012 : 17:12:10
I'll bet someone that a team from the EAST will win the Stanley Cup once again
"Most of the guys that wear them are Europeans and French Guys."
Don Cherry on Visors |
| Alex116 |
Posted - 03/31/2012 : 13:46:34
quote:
Originally posted by nuxfan
Beans - it looks like a strong possibility that you will win our Giroux bet (and he didn't even play all the games!), however I'm out of country until mid-april. I don't want you thinking I bolted the site after a loss , i'll settle up when I get back. Unless he should magically go cold in the last few games...
Beans......did Nuxfan put some sort of hex on Giroux? He got shutout today and only has 2 points in his last 6 games. That greedy "i'm taking 90 or less" that Nuxfan threw at ya is looking to come into play! Giroux has just 4 games left and is sitting at 86 points!!!
In other news, Rick Nash needs 37points in his last 4 games or i win my bet with Pasty. |
| n/a |
Posted - 03/24/2012 : 15:03:07
quote:
Originally posted by Guest0993
..."bets", not "bet's".
I know, it was bothering me the whole time too, but I had avoided editing it earlier because it was a post by my arch-nemesis fellow mod.
Fixed!
"Take off, eh?" - Bob and Doug |
| Guest0993 |
Posted - 03/24/2012 : 11:46:47
..."bets", not "bet's". |
| nuxfan |
Posted - 03/24/2012 : 11:45:29
quote:
Originally posted by Alex116
OK, i think i understand the whole bet now! The wording you quoted was a little confusing.
I too didn't expect much ANYTHING from the Sens this year! Scary part is, they were looking as though they might end up winning the div with the Bruins slumping, but they seem to have fallen into a little slump of their own. After a very unexpectedly successful season, they're in serious danger of missing the playoffs all of a sudden. I'm no Sens fan, but i'm rooting for them to make it in!!!
Me too... The Canucks will be lonely otherwise
Beans - it looks like a strong possibility that you will win our Giroux bet (and he didn't even play all the games!), however I'm out of country until mid-april. I don't want you thinking I bolted the site after a loss , i'll settle up when I get back. Unless he should magically go cold in the last few games... |
| Alex116 |
Posted - 03/24/2012 : 10:50:07
OK, i think i understand the whole bet now! The wording you quoted was a little confusing.
I too didn't expect much ANYTHING from the Sens this year! Scary part is, they were looking as though they might end up winning the div with the Bruins slumping, but they seem to have fallen into a little slump of their own. After a very unexpectedly successful season, they're in serious danger of missing the playoffs all of a sudden. I'm no Sens fan, but i'm rooting for them to make it in!!! |
| JOSHUACANADA |
Posted - 03/24/2012 : 09:31:45
1st statement was by me to Beans: confirmation of bet.
2nd statement was copy of Beans wager to me.
I thought I woulda had a few other wagers for same this year. Beans was only better with the guts this year. Of course the stars aligned for me as even I hadnt expected them to be in playoff position with 9 games remaining. |
| Alex116 |
Posted - 03/23/2012 : 17:03:48
Ok, so i'm assuming that post i quoted was worded wrong? Or am i still confused? 
It said "25th or better you win" and i thought the "you" meant Beans? I did figure you were the one betting on the Sens to be 25 or better and i'm happy i wasn't offered action on that wager as i'd be writing an essay or changing an avatar to a Sens one soon. |
| JOSHUACANADA |
Posted - 03/23/2012 : 16:06:19
Was a bet that I said Ottawa will be better than 25th in the league and Beans figured them for dead last. Anything position inbetween was a wash. Bet was for signature during Playoffs. If I win Beans has a statement for Alfredson as his personal MVP. Either way I look forward to a Ottawa post season should the wheels not fall off. |
| Alex116 |
Posted - 03/23/2012 : 15:01:07
quote:
Originally posted by JOSHUACANADA
quote:
Originally posted by JOSHUACANADA
Beans: Bet for signature was about Senators final position in standings. I copied the confirmation by you of the bet so it would be retained here.
Bet is on! Signature chosen by the winner and to be in place through the 2012 playoffs. 25th or better you win, dead last I win, 29 to 26 is a wash. Odds are in your favor but I like this bet.
Looks like I picked a winner this year. Cant see dead last or below 25.
Joshua.....can you clarify this bet? It says "25 or better you (Beans?) win, dead last i (Joshua?) win, 29 to 26 is a wash.
Were you betting the Sens to finish last??? I'm confused.....
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| JOSHUACANADA |
Posted - 03/23/2012 : 14:41:19
quote:
Originally posted by JOSHUACANADA
Beans: Bet for signature was about Senators final position in standings. I copied the confirmation by you of the bet so it would be retained here.
Bet is on! Signature chosen by the winner and to be in place through the 2012 playoffs. 25th or better you win, dead last I win, 29 to 26 is a wash. Odds are in your favor but I like this bet.
Looks like I picked a winner this year. Cant see dead last or below 25. |
| n/a |
Posted - 03/04/2012 : 09:43:14
Bet between Beans and myself . ..
STATUS CHECK (winner must get at last 3 of 5 points):
1) Leafs currently out of playoffs (Beans)
2) Oilers currently lower than 25th in the league - currently 29th, 4 pts back of 28th . . . (slozo)
3) Kessel has 32 goals, 6 shy of 38 required but still on pace to make it - barely (slozo)
4) Taylor Hall has 23 goals, extremely unlikely to make it to 35(slozo )
5) The Leafs' Kessel has 68 points, Lupul 66 - two Leafs have already made this point a win for slozo
1 out of 5 already confirmed to have been won by myself.
Funny enough Beans (not ha ha funny for you, obviously) it's your Oiler bets that at this point seem the most likely to certainly go my way - at this point in the standings, it looks extremely unlikely the Oilers jump three spots up in the standings league-wise to satisfy that part of the bet for you. And even less likely Hall can get to 35 goals, barring some kind of Stamkos-like explosion.
Leafs making the playoffs looks like it's now very much in doubt, and probably quite unlikely at this point. It's probably even money on whether Kessel can now get to 38, as he has cooled off, and is not scoring very often these days.
I'm still confident
"Take off, eh?" - Bob and Doug |
| Alex116 |
Posted - 02/11/2012 : 10:23:25
I agree, i think it was fair. I actually sided with Beans. Here's what i said:
quote:
Originally posted by Alex116
Beans....love this offer / wager. It should be a fun one to track as the season progresses. Kudo's to you for coming up with something more than the normal bets we see! My takes, even if they don't matter .............
1. Leafs miss, barely
2. Oilers finish 25th or better
3. Kessel squeezes out 39 or 40
4. Hall gets hot in the second half and pots 35+
5. Kessel and maybe Kulemin both top 65
1. Leafs are in, but not a guarantee.
2. Oilers started nicely, and are absolutely dismal now yet somehow recently got wins vs Chi and Det??? Then again, everyone seems to be beating Chi these days?
3. Kessel needs about 8 or 9 more in his last 20 games? Seems all but a sure thing.
4. Hall unfortunately not just missed 10 games, but has missed time with RNH due to his (RNH) injuries. On a 33 goal pace (over 82) so without injuries, i'd have still liked this bet, however, highly unlikely now.
5. Got the wrong 2, but still picked 2 regardless so i actually am winning this part.
By the looks of it, at best i'd get 2 right, but maybe only 1?
However, in other news, Pasty, you need Nash to score 55 more points in his last 28 games to avoid a nice CANUCKS siggy line through the playoffs!!! |
| n/a |
Posted - 02/11/2012 : 09:51:09
quote:
Originally posted by Beans15
Bet update:
Slozo is kicking me straight in the junk :
1- The Leafs will Not make the playoffs.
One of the few I am holding out hope on. Time will tell.
2- The Oilers will finish 25th or higher
The Oilers need to stay hot for the next 30 games. They are currently 5 pts below the 25th place team. A little hope for this one still.
3- Phil Kessel will have less than 38 goals
Unless Kessel gets a season ending injury(For the record, I am NOT hoping for this to happen) this should be a win for Slozo by mid March.
4- Taylor Hall will have more than 34 goals
Effin injuries!! Hall is on pace to get 29 goals in 72 games. Fold that out to 82 games and it's 35 goals and I would win this portion. This is a long shot to happen.
5- No Leaf player will have more than 65 pts
See response to bet #3 but include Lupul's name.
It was a stretch bet from the start of the year but really looks like a stinker today. Gotta start working on my double or nothing move for the playoffs.
Hey, let's remember, when you first proposed this wager, not only did both you and I think it was fair - most of the regulars also thought it was evenly weighted. It's just that everything has gone my way so far.
The real killer has been the injuries to the Oil, including Hall . . . it killed (to this point, anyway) their chance at finishing above 25th, and greatly affected Hall's chance at 35 goals. And Kessel alone has sorta killed all possibility of you winning this bet, IMHO . . . he has surpassed even my loftier expectations this year, easily. I thought he'd be good for 70-75 points, but as you know is on pace for well above that at this point (and heating up again). That takes care of two parts of the bet, and has gone a long way thus far for the Leafs making it as well.
But honestly, if I get 4 out of 5 and win, it'll still be bittersweet unless the you-know-whose make the you-know-whats
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| Beans15 |
Posted - 02/10/2012 : 10:13:17
Bet update:
Slozo is kicking me straight in the junk:
1- The Leafs will Not make the playoffs.
One of the few I am holding out hope on. Time will tell.
2- The Oilers will finish 25th or higher
The Oilers need to stay hot for the next 30 games. They are currently 5 pts below the 25th place team. A little hope for this one still.
3- Phil Kessel will have less than 38 goals
Unless Kessel gets a season ending injury(For the record, I am NOT hoping for this to happen) this should be a win for Slozo by mid March.
4- Taylor Hall will have more than 34 goals
Effin injuries!! Hall is on pace to get 29 goals in 72 games. Fold that out to 82 games and it's 35 goals and I would win this portion. This is a long shot to happen.
5- No Leaf player will have more than 65 pts
See response to bet #3 but include Lupul's name.
It was a stretch bet from the start of the year but really looks like a stinker today. Gotta start working on my double or nothing move for the playoffs.
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| Beans15 |
Posted - 11/29/2011 : 11:40:01
I do appreciate the 80% American Thanksgiving rule, however I also know historically that neither East or West has been as tight as it has been the past few years. Those pesky OTL points wreak havoc on the traditional world of hockey. 5 points is a pretty tight gap regardless of it being for a playoff spot or for 25th.
And I also like the structure of this bet. It's a little more complex which makes losing one part of the bet more tolerable. We will definitely structure similar bets in the future.
I am already formulating my playoff double or nothing bet in the off chance I actually lose this bet. |
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