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How's this for being selective? I post one pick a YEAR in the NHL forum and here it is for 2015.

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bhawksfan

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Posted: May. 6, 2015 - 2:51 PM ET #26

Quote Originally Posted by Mozart:

Scal~

You are, hands-down, the most entertaining capper in Covers.

You write really well, are very entertaining in your write-ups and you actually cap well, too.

You aren't always right, of course -- who is -- but your posts are always worth the read for insights into the game, let alone the entertainment value from reading your posts.

And you are now doing HOCKEY?

Now that's what I call scary ...

Ribb'n ya, Scal.

One of my favorite Cappers on Covers, the odd time I go to other forums, I always enjoy reading his writeups...even if my pick disagrees, I get to see a different perspective towards a game.

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Posted: May. 6, 2015 - 4:43 PM ET #27

Quote Originally Posted by faceoff:

Ovie best player on the ice...? GEEZ.... Best player to skate to open ice while his teammates are fighting it out in the corners and on the boards... Best player to shoot the puck because he's always standing alone, away from the action..... Best player to do absolutely nothing but shoot..... Maybe make a nice move once in a while against an inexperienced defender.... Best player to find "hanging out on the left boards 99% of the time.....

If not for Holtby, and NOT Ovie, the series could easily be reversed at this point...

JMO. Good luck on your play...

so a 40-50 goal scorer is just left open? its not standing alone its finding space just as you would do in soccer.

that defense remark is just nonsense that attached to any russian. its team defense thats held rangers to a ton of long shots easing the load of holtby. wash has played well as a TEAM.

benhogan76

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Posted: May. 6, 2015 - 4:53 PM ET #28

If not for Holtby, and NOT Ovie, the series could easily be reversed at this point...

JMO. Good luck on your play...

He ranked 11th in the NHL in hits this year. Certainly sounds like someone who is standing by themselves waiting for others to do everything.

Max Miller a great member of congress!

piroozi

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Posted: May. 6, 2015 - 5:22 PM ET #29

OV IS THE BEST PLAYER IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW

RICK NASH TOO FAT TO SKATE

I GOAL PER GAME TAKES NO WHERE IN PLAY OFF

RANGERS ARE DONE

KEEP YOU THEORY FOR YOUR MOM OR FOFF

i don't believe you but please continue

unitpalooza

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Posted: May. 6, 2015 - 5:48 PM ET #30

?? scalabrine = The Finest ??

Keep up the great work that you do my man. Very good bet tonight.

I had the Rangers in the last series for 5 units, I have them this series for 3 units and I have them to win the cup for 2 units.

We should get the Rangers best game of the series tonight, only one thing in our way is a very focused Holtby and the guys in front of him are blocking a ton of shots. I think the Rangers power play will wake up tonight and they get the win.

As always, lets get the green

unitpalooza

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Posted: May. 6, 2015 - 5:49 PM ET #31

Back to P T I on the tube

unitpalooza

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Posted: May. 6, 2015 - 5:51 PM ET #32

I don't know where those question marks came from they were suppose to be stars lol

scalabrine

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Posted: May. 6, 2015 - 6:18 PM ET #33

Quote Originally Posted by benhogan76:

Quote Originally Posted by scalabrine:

so let's say they do. The series won't end 4-1. It'll be 3-2 at worst and i would still believe they would win the series, even at that stage.

you lost me here? Why wouldn't you bet Rags tonight at basically EV to win what ever you have wagered to win on series and chase game 5 if you are 99% certain that Caps wont beat the Rags out, the price the Rags would be in game 5 seems like great value in a game you are 99% certain of outcome.

I already put enough on the series line and that's amount is fine with me. Not betting on 4,5,6, or a possible 7. I still have the NBA playoffs to bet on ya know! Can't tie all my money, or a significant amount, up in the NHL which I bet on average, once a year!

scalabrine

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Posted: May. 6, 2015 - 6:20 PM ET #34

Quote Originally Posted by Mozart:

Scal~You are, hands-down, the most entertaining capper in Covers.You write really well, are very entertaining in your write-ups and you actually cap well, too.You aren't always right, of course -- who is -- but your posts are always worth the read for insights into the game, let alone the entertainment value from reading your posts.And you are now doing HOCKEY?Now that's what I call scary ... Ribb'n ya, Scal.

Appreciate that Mozart!

Thanks for not saying something like, "You write well but you can't cap for shi*!"

Yes hockey, I know. But I'll only be here once a year at most and I will only be betting on or against one team: the Rangers. This series line presents a tremendous opportunity.

scalabrine

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Posted: May. 6, 2015 - 6:24 PM ET #35

Quote Originally Posted by maika:

Dude, you don't need to study for a whole year for this pick.

I didn't study per se. I was on the sidelines watching the Rangers. Then when the playoffs start, I start focusing in a pick.

When the Rangers were trailing in game 3 in the third period, I desperately wanted them to lose, all to set up this series bet at + money.

And remember, I am no Rangers homer. I said they would get crushed by the Kings last year and they did. -165 was a walk in Central Park (in the daytime at least).

scalabrine

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Posted: May. 6, 2015 - 6:25 PM ET #36

Quote Originally Posted by Liturgy_of_Fade:

I'm on this!! Kings last year was fun. Cheers Scal. Go Rangers.

Good pick Lit. The more the merrier. At great odds too!

scalabrine

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Posted: May. 6, 2015 - 6:28 PM ET #37

That's a nice tribute to Ovie. He'll be shaking hands soon and be the best player on a flight to the Bahamas snorkeling with Little Nemo while the Rangers advance.

scalabrine

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Posted: May. 6, 2015 - 6:29 PM ET #38

Quote Originally Posted by CanadaCup:

BOL with the Rags Scal

appreciate it!

scalabrine

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Posted: May. 6, 2015 - 6:30 PM ET #39

Quote Originally Posted by bhawksfan:

One of my favorite Cappers on Covers, the odd time I go to other forums, I always enjoy reading his writeups...even if my pick disagrees, I get to see a different perspective towards a game.

Appreciate that!

scalabrine

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Posted: May. 6, 2015 - 6:34 PM ET #40

Quote Originally Posted by unitpalooza:

?? scalabrine = The Finest ?? Keep up the great work that you do my man. Very good bet tonight. I had the Rangers in the last series for 5 units, I have them this series for 3 units and I have them to win the cup for 2 units. We should get the Rangers best game of the series tonight, only one thing in our way is a very focused Holtby and the guys in front of him are blocking a ton of shots. I think the Rangers power play will wake up tonight and they get the win. As always, lets get the green

Appreciate that Unit. You had to go 5 units last series because of the juice! Now? + money. How sweet is that?

Absolutley agree you will see their best tonight. Not worried in the least. 2-2 only head to a stark, raving, lunatic, Cup starved madhouse @ MSG.

scalabrine

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Posted: May. 6, 2015 - 6:35 PM ET #41

Quote Originally Posted by Ferrari29:

why don't you go one further and bet the Rags(+303) to win the east!!!!!!!!!!

No thanks. This series is more than fine with me in this spot.

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Posted: May. 6, 2015 - 10:36 PM ET #42

you are gonna fukking LOVE the adjusted series odds Rangers down 1-3 going back to MSG, scalabrine. re-run of last season's series vs the Penguins?

lmb4321

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Posted: May. 7, 2015 - 1:07 AM ET #43

Scal.....The Caps defense is just shutting down the speed of the Rangers.......but lets hope they win game 5 and make this interesting......

scalabrine

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Posted: May. 7, 2015 - 9:39 AM ET #44

@Lerink- Yes, the series odds will be through the roof but at a minimum, I am thankful I took the series instead of the Game 4. And really, the odds adjust wildly every single game in a 7 game series so that is to be expected.

@lmb - well, something is clearly wrong here. They have stalled in the worst way at the worst time. When you can't even score on a penalty shot in the most crucial of games...

Let's just get Game 5 at home and pray it can get back to MSG...and yes, I am praying. Not on my hands and knees but standing, eyes closed, whispering for this team to get its head out of its as*.