Oh, the whining directed at Writers Pool headquarters on Wednesday…
“If my player is suspended can I pick another?”
“Since my guy was intentionally injured, shouldn’t I be allowed a substitute?”
And more than a few of…
“Why did I pick so many guys from Pittsburgh (Vancouver) (Detroit)!”
Yes, Life and the Playoffs are not fair. And I’m sorry things might be looking dark at the moment. But take heart. You could be this guy…
Oh, how the mighty have fallen this week! And sometimes they didn’t fall, they were pummelled to the ice.
And while I can’t help with explaining what’s happened to so many teams that seemed to have a guaranteed pass into the second round, I can clarify how the NHL goes about dispensing justice for all those attempted decapitations.
Herewith, the Official National Hockey League Suspension Guidelines:
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In the meantime, the standings of the Infamous Writers Hockey Pool as Week Two prepares to have its bell rung are as follows:
