Around the NHL, 2016-2017 Season

[SpookyTsuki]

It's hard to be better when significant players on your team (Eichel included) miss significant amount of games. While I can't speak of how good or bad the coach was, it takes more than the coach to win.

Eichel is still young and has a lot of learning to do, he should have kept his mouth closed, if he wanted to make a difference and act like a leader, then inspire and talk to your teammates, not play front office politics.

Bylsma sucks. And you can only do so much if your team is still a bunch of scrubs. What's eichel supposed to do? Put cheerleader outfits on and keep cheering for people that shouldn't even be in the NHL?

He just needs to stop talking on some things. And stop acting like he's the best NHL player in the league when he probably won't end up in the top 100

 

[Birko19]

Bylsma sucks. And you can only do so much if your team is still a bunch of scrubs

This was Bylsma's second season with a rebuilding franchise, whether he sucks or not, it's not Eichel's place to make this call.

 

[SpookyTsuki]

This was Bylsma's second season with a rebuilding franchise, whether he sucks or not, it's not Eichel's place to make this call.

It's not his place to make the call. Doesn't mean he's wrong

 

[Birko19]

It's not his place to make the call. Doesn't mean he's wrong

Not saying he's wrong or right, but clearly this was a primadonna move.

 

[Leronziia]

Absolute rocket by Klefbom. Wow.

 

[Birko19]

I'm very torn between Edmonton and SJ. On one end I would like to see the likes of Thronton and Marleau win the cup, on the other hand the Oilers are young and it would be great to see McDavid go all the way.

 

[Leronziia]

A well-deserved Oilers win.

Was beginning to feel like one of those NHL 17 matches when the puck just won't go in and a cheapie goes in for them.

Draisaitl is such a beast. Protects the puck like Zetterberg and is a beautiful playmaker.

 

[HIFE]

Canadians and Rangers deserve some credit for how competitive and mean their games have been. A couple other series look like regular season hockey, those two are tearing each other apart and the the refs have been letting them play. Glad there's still a touch of hatred left in the NHL.

 

[SpookyTsuki]

I'm very torn between Edmonton and SJ. On one end I would like to see the likes of Thronton and Marleau win the cup, on the other hand the Oilers are young and it would be great to see McDavid go all the way.

I doubt the sharks win the cup. I think after the all star or trade deadline the record vs playoff teams was trash

 

[Chris 84]

smith beating the crap out of shaw was nice to see.

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

I doubt the sharks win the cup. I think after the all star or trade deadline the record vs playoff teams was trash

I am not sure Brent Burns is all that healthy right now. I know they are chasing McDavid with Vlasic, but for Vlasic and Braun to be out distancing Burns with the kind of minutes they are playing in these games seems odd to me. We know Thornton and Couture are banged up too. The Sharks didn't get the right bounces it would appear health wise this year.

 

[Run the Jewels]

I'm very torn between Edmonton and SJ. On one end I would like to see the likes of Thronton and Marleau win the cup, on the other hand the Oilers are young and it would be great to see McDavid go all the way.

I'm definitely pulling for an Oilers series win. They're a fun, young team. The Sharks seem a lot like those Sens teams with Alfie that were so good during the regular season but could never get over the hump.

 

[Vladdy84]

Brendan Smith has played really well for the Rangers. Good for him. Has a hell lot more talent than most of our defenders.

 

[Winger98]

ya know, if you don't know how to line a guy up for a hip check, maybe you shouldn't try throwing one.

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

ya know, if you don't know how to line a guy up for a hip check, maybe you shouldn't try throwing one.

That is a dirty clip. Kadri is a puke though so it is hardly surprising.

 

[Boomhower]

I really like St. Louis' team and have for a couple years. Sabotka has been a huge addition for these playoffs.
But I still have my doubts about Jake Allen.

Onto the second round for them. I guess we'll see.

 

[Bench]

St. Paul is heartbroken but also they are not surprised.

 

[Wood Stick]

Habs, like the Wings lack that real impact player that you need. Losing your leading scorer from the past two playoffs is huge (Subban)

 

[WingedWheel1987]

Habs, like the Wings lack that real impact player that you need. Losing your leading scorer from the past two playoffs is huge (Subban)

Well to be fair, it's not like they replaced Subban with Kent Huskins.

Although i do think that trade was absolutely awful.

 

[chances14]

habs need a #1 center. galchenyuk was suppose to be that guy but has been a bust

 

[WingedWheel1987]

McDavid with only three points in the playoffs so far.

Bust.

Sheahan +2nd for McDavid?

 

[Classicnamesup]

Sharks have played McDavid well. He does need to figure out a way to get better looks, sharks blocking shots like crazy. He needs to use that edge work and incredible skating ability to create some space.

Would love to see the sharks go home though. Hopefully a hatty for Connor

 

[WingedWheel1987]

Kinda feel bad for San Jose. They are doing every thing right, but can't catch a break.

With that said, still want SJ to lose and never see them win the cup.

 

[SpookyTsuki]

Yesh bye bye sharks

 

[chances14]

san jose broke through the chokers label last year but it was 5 years too late.

now the core is past their prime.