Tidbits: Around the League: NHL News - 2023-24

[Minnewildsota]

Wow. Perhaps the Kings should have pulled Talbot one game earlier. Big difference with him out.

I know the Oilers only had 13 shots, but Talbot was Swiss cheese all series.

Kings just can't score.....a single goal in their two home games.

But.. but… Fiala!

 

[Obvious Fabertism]

But.. but… Fiala!

He had a hilarious moment in that game on a giveaway, he basically lightly passed it to no one at all at the blue line and glided into the O zone oblivious that he was by far the closest King to the puck still. Looked completely comical.

He wasn’t bad in the game, but also wasn’t a difference maker.

 

[BagHead]

The crazy thing that sticks out to me when I watch the LA Kings play is that the player they selected using the pick the Wild traded them for Pavol Demitra is still on their team. A guy who never put up even 30 points in a year. 18 years later.

 

[Wild11MN]

Not a single series is 2-2 after four (DAL/VGK is still 2-1). Kind of a disappointing start.

 

[57special]

Normally the NHL playoffs are uber competitive... not this year, so far.

 

[Wasted Talent]

Sure does feel like there are more genuinely weak teams in the playoffs than in most years.

Would have been a good year to be a good team.

 

[Obvious Fabertism]

Sure does feel like there are more genuinely weak teams in the playoffs than in most years.

Would have been a good year to be a good team.

If we would have been Pacific bracket, we may have legitimately had a chance at the WCF.

 

[AKL]

If we would have been Pacific bracket, we may have legitimately had a chance at the WCF.

I don't know what about this team that you watched all year would lead you to believe this is rooted in logic and sound reasoning.

 

[NHL1674]

If we would have been Pacific bracket, we may have legitimately had a chance at the WCF.

Not with our goaltending. Actually, not only the goaltending, but everything else too. I don't see a team in the Western 8 that we could beat in a 7 game series.

 

[NHL1674]

Wow. Tampa was knocked out pretty easily.

 

[NHL1674]

Damnit, Vegas! Can't you do anything right?!!!

 

[Sweetnut]

Damnit, Vegas! Can't you do anything right?!!!

Now wait a minute here! I thought you hated Vegas and the horses they rode in on?

 

[NHL1674]

Now wait a minute here! I thought you hated Vegas and the horses they rode in on?

Hate Dallas more.

 

[Sweetnut]

A certain someone's beloved Leafs is in deep trouble, as usual. I'm just hoping he gets to keep the hairs on his leg this time, lol.
Hope you're doing fine, buddy.

 

[Sweetnut]

Bunch of jerks score 2 goals in 8 seconds early in the third. Tough spot for Isles

 

[Digitalbooya]

Go Leafs! Knies!

 

[NHL1674]

This first round has the potential for absolute catastrophe.

 

[BagHead]

Nice to see that Winnipeg is just as cursed as they've always been. They're like a sister team to us.

 

[NHL1674]

Vegas needs to take care of Dallas, because the thought of one of Dallas/Colorado going to the WCF's is absolute BS! At least with a Vegas/Avs match up, there is a chance to avoid it.

 

[Obvious Fabertism]

Jets going out with a whimper, literally, can here a pin drop in that arena.

 

[NHL1674]

Hellebuyck is like Fiala in the postseason.....quiet. In fact, I think Fiala was on the 4th line for parts of the last game.

 

[NHL1674]

For cripes sakes, Canucks!!!!! Stop it!!!!

 

[NHL1674]

YOU HAD ONE JOB, VANCOUVER!!!!

 

[NHL1674]

Kings are toast.

 

[NHL1674]

Kings have as much depth as we do. Fiala and Dubois with a single point the whole series. Wow.