GDT: Around the League 2023-24: The Marathon Becomes A Sprint

[JordanGalhanth]

Have no idea why they are potentially running 2 playoff rounds at once. NHL doing NHL things I guess.

Whoever wins that Leafs/Bruins series is going to have a brutal turnaround time. Win in Boston, one day off, then starting on the road against a rested Panthers team.

Makes our win from Wednesday all the more significant.

 

[oobga]

Florida lets us all just enjoy seeing the clash of chokers. Leafs losing and Bruins choking again are similar in entertainment value.

Just get to kick back saturday and enjoy the show. Then either winner gets stomped in round 2.

 

[Despote]

Honestly conflicted between wanting Van-NSH to go 7 games to give our boys more rest and wanting it to be over today so that we likely get Oilers hockey sooner.

 

[SupremeTeam16]

It’s going to be funny if Matthews comes back for game 7 and the Leafs lose.

 

[McShogun99]

I'm guessing we play Monday if vancouver wins or tuesday if the series goes to 7.

 

[dem]

I think Demko is going to be back for round 2

 

[TopShelfGloveSide]

I think Demko is going to be back for round 2

I very much doubt that. Weren’t they happy he was walking?

 

[dem]

I very much doubt that. Weren’t they happy he was walking?

He was on the ice yesterday and today

 

[OilerTyler]

Have no idea why they are potentially running 2 playoff rounds at once. NHL doing NHL things I guess.

Looks like the Knicks are playing on Monday/Wednesday and Billy Joel has a concert on Thursday at Madison Square Garden. So the NHL’s only option was to start the Rangers/Canes series on Sunday or have games 1&2 be on Tuesday/Friday which isn’t ideal.

 

[TopShelfGloveSide]

He was on the ice yesterday and today

Oh I did not know that. Edit : oh wow he does seem close.

 

[RegDunlop]

Honestly conflicted between wanting Van-NSH to go 7 games to give our boys more rest and wanting it to be over today so that we likely get Oilers hockey sooner.

Sunday at earliest. That would be enough rest IMO
Don't want it going the other way turning rest into rust

 

[jesusbuiltmyhotrod]

Still can’t believe how bad Boston has looked after being up 3 to 1. . For long stretches they struggled just completing a pass

 

[VainGretzky]

Have no idea why they are potentially running 2 playoff rounds at once. NHL doing NHL things I guess.

NBA does this as well

 

[McFlyingV]

I'm guessing we play Monday if vancouver wins or tuesday if the series goes to 7.

Can't play Monday there's a Pearl Jam concert in Vancouver on Monday.

 

[Stoneman89]

I mean the Jets gas lit themselves, they were never as good as that record

Well, I mean, they did lose to the eventual cup winners last year and possibly this year as well. Seems to be what we've been hanging our hat on lately.

 

[Da McBomb]

Do the Canucks get over 20 shots tonight? Does Petey boy finally make a playoff appearance? Its a shame... tonight could have been elimination night for the Canucks if the Preds had just hung on in Game 4. Oh well... cheering for the Preds hard tonight. Go get em Tyson

 

[McFlyingV]

I think Demko is going to be back for round 2

Maybe late in the series. He's been on the ice, but it sounds like he's just been doing basic skating/movements on his own. They said no "invasive drills" suggesting he probably isn't even taking shots let alone player contact. Probably at minimum 1.5-2 weeks away.

 

[TheNumber4]

Kane knows what’s up:

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

NBA does this as well

Dumb as f***. Edit - see below. Be easier if the Rangers were eliminated. Hate those bastards.

Looks like the Knicks are playing on Monday/Wednesday and Billy Joel has a concert on Thursday at Madison Square Garden. So the NHL’s only option was to start the Rangers/Canes series on Sunday or have games 1&2 be on Tuesday/Friday which isn’t ideal.

I suppose. Didn’t take into account the venue demands.

 

[BlackDogg]

Ohh

 

[Paralyzer]

Kane knows what’s up:

Yep. Guy has ZERO clue what's playoff hockey up here.

 

[bellagiobob]

Hilarious

 

[TheNumber4]

Hilarious

I should support Marchand as the 36 year old boogey man for the entire Leafs organization. But then I'm reminded that he threw shade at Edmonton. So happy to see that the entire weight of Leafs nation is clowning on him.

 

[Oilhawks]

Canucks fearfully collapse to the net every time the Preds are in the zone. Should look for point shots to tip in

 

[Captain Fantastic]

Good to watch some real playoff hockey. Yesterday felt like I was watching a clogged toilet.