Around Hockey XVI (All Non-Jackets Hockey talk in here)

[major major]

Winnipeg announces Byfuglien will be out 2-4 weeks.
It's really sucks for the Jets. I very hope LAK miss play off this season.

I really hope the Jets make it, they're my #2 team. But the Jets can also just give an extra ten minutes each to Myers and Trouba, so they have some slack to work with.

 

[MAHJ71]

Bruins and Marchand with a nice come from behind win.. stole points from philly

Was that Mason who gave up a goal with 16 seconds left? Briefly caught the highlights.

 

[Jaxs]

Read this in a Doc voice

 

[cbjfaninmo]

Late in the Blues/Jets game, Pavelec (who was in for Hutchinson) gives up the game winner with a little over a minute to play....from a shot from Jackman...from behind the blueline....ouch.

 

[MAHJ71]

Late in the Blues/Jets game, Pavelec (who was in for Hutchinson) gives up the game winner with a little over a minute to play....from a shot from Jackman...from behind the blueline....ouch.

Saw that, reminded me of the one Bob gave up early in the season at home against Boston.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

I just don't see anyone stopping the Rangers. Especially not in the East. I think we're about to watch Rick Nash hoist the cup

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

I just don't see anyone stopping the Rangers. Especially not in the East. I think we're about to watch Rick Nash hoist the cup

Carey Price and the Canadiens might have something to say about that. He is at close to a 95% sv percentage since January began. I'd take him head to head against Lundqvist or Talbot every day this season.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Carey Price and the Canadiens might have something to say about that. He is at close to a 95% sv percentage since January began. I'd take him head to head against Lundqvist or Talbot every day this season.

I personally don't see Montreal getting past the second round.

 

[Cowumbus]

Leafs win!!! And I think the Habs and Rangers are favored.. Petry has been a stud for them too

 

[major major]

I agree the Rangers might be the favorites.
Did anyone see the Kreider to St. Louis breakaway goal? It started as a 2 on 2 and become a 2 on 0, pure speed. It was electric.

 

[CBJx614]

I personally don't see Montreal getting past the second round.

If Price can stay hot and Subban goes beast mode its gonna hard to slow the Habs down.

Although Talbot has been on fire lately and i dont see Price staying as hot as he has been for 2 more months.

 

[db2011]

I just don't see anyone stopping the Rangers. Especially not in the East. I think we're about to watch Rick Nash hoist the cup

A favored AV team led by Rick Nash in the playoffs should be interesting.

But kudos to Nash, he's really turned it around. He'll have earned a PO run this year for sure.

About Brassard hoisting the cup...

 

[MAHJ71]

If Price can stay hot and Subban goes beast mode its gonna hard to slow the Habs down.

Although Talbot has been on fire lately and i dont see Price staying as hot as he has been for 2 more months.

Sure he can't be insane night in night out but, I don't see him cooling off to the effect of them getting bounced out early.

 

[pete goegan]

A favored AV team led by Rick Nash in the playoffs should be interesting.

But kudos to Nash, he's really turned it around. He'll have earned a PO run this year for sure.

About Brassard hoisting the cup...

I agree:

Yay, Rick!

Boo, Brass!

 

[Fro]

OMG....watching the end of this ANA/CGY game...all I can think of is "WIZ TOOK THE TANK WITH HIM!"

 

[EspenK]

http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2015/03/12/johnny-be-rich-isles-sign-boychuk-to-seven-year-42m-extension/

Johnny Boychuk has cashed in.

On Thursday, the Islanders announced they’ve signed Boychuk, their leading d-man scorer, to a seven-year, $42 million extension that carries an average annual cap hit of $6 million.

He's 31.
Price of D just went up.

 

[Johansen2Foligno]

http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2015/03/12/johnny-be-rich-isles-sign-boychuk-to-seven-year-42m-extension/



He's 31.
Price of D just went up.

 

[BluejacketNut]

So the Rangers lose Klein for a couple weeks who's been having a solid year. Who do they have to bump in to replace him? Yandle. The Rangers quite possibly have the best d corp in the NHL

 

[EspenK]

So the Rangers lose Klein for a couple weeks who's been having a solid year. Who do they have to bump in to replace him? Yandle. The Rangers quite possibly have the best d corp in the NHL

I don't think that's right. Yandle was already in the line-up. it will either be Hunwick (their 7th D) or McIlrath or another call-up.

But having obtained him means they are better off than with John Moore in the line-up.

 

[Socks]

Hitch got his 700th win last night. Gratz to him!

 

[EspenK]

THIS is how you tank!

http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/eye-on-hockey/25106611/watch-leafs-get-5-minute-power-play-give-up-2-shorthanded-goals

 

[Theo Von]

Umberger out 10 weeks, up to 3 months. Abdominal surgery and hip surgery.... yikes.

Meanwhile, Scott Hartnell now has six goals in his last six games.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Umberger out 10 weeks, up to 3 months. Abdominal surgery and hip surgery.... yikes.

Meanwhile, Scott Hartnell now has six goals in his last six games.

*obligatory 'probably sustained the injury while he was still here' attempt at comedy*

 

[EspenK]

Umbie may escape a buyout because of this injury. Can you take a guy off IR after the season ends? Or if you don't put him on is he considered not injured?

 

[We Want Ten]

Umberger out 10 weeks, up to 3 months. Abdominal surgery and hip surgery.... yikes.

Meanwhile, Scott Hartnell now has six goals in his last six games.

Once a Blue Jacket, always a Blue Jacket.