Around the NHL, 2016-2017 Season

[RayMoonDoh]

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.

Exactly this

 

[gretskidoo]

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

Although i do think that trade was absolutely awful.

In terms of moving the puck, they pretty much did.

Weber's at his best when other players have the puck and not that good(for a 1D) with it. Not what you want out of a 1D in today's hockey.

 

[ArGarBarGar]

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

Although i do think that trade was absolutely awful.

I remember Habs fans jumping for joy in the main boards when Weber and the team had a huge hot streak.

It's like they forgot last season existed.

 

[SpookyTsuki]

I remember Habs fans jumping for joy in the main boards when Weber and the team had a huge hot streak.

It's like they forgot last season existed.

Yeah for a minute they thought they won the trade

 

[Marky9er]

Exactly this

I thought I was over hating SJ. I like them, even. But it was oddly gratifying to see them lose a series with a positive goal differential. Shoe meet other foot.


Anyways I am getting on the oil wagon, it's only natural to cheer against the ducks. Its almost like Edmonton has taken over our old path.

 

[Birko19]

I do feel bad about SJ losing, I know we had our previous rivalry with them, but the way I feel about them now is the way I feel about Pittsburgh, and even more so because they never won the cup. But I'm also happy for Edmonton, they're a young exciting team and I could see them being a powerhouse soon as they gain experience in the playoffs.

All I ask for right now is for the Leafs to be knocked out and I'll be happy, they're the next team I can't stand after Chicago.

 

[Wood Stick]

Healthy San Jose beats Edmonton.

 

[SpookyTsuki]

I do feel bad about SJ losing, I know we had our previous rivalry with them, but the way I feel about them now is the way I feel about Pittsburgh, and even more so because they never won the cup. But I'm also happy for Edmonton, they're a young exciting team and I could see them being a powerhouse soon as they gain experience in the playoffs.

All I ask for right now is for the Leafs to be knocked out and I'll be happy, they're the next team I can't stand after Chicago.

Ducks leafs and Penguins

 

[NervousPerson]

Haven't watched this whole series but is it just me or has Shattenkirk been less than impressive?

 

[Heaton]

Haven't watched this whole series but is it just me or has Shattenkirk been less than impressive?

Agreed. Shattenkirk was in a good position in St. Louis playing behind Pietrangelo. Shattenkirk isn't a #1 guy but in the right situation he's really good, Washington just might not be that spot.

 

[SpookyTsuki]

Lol bye leafs

 

[Heaton]

Good showing by the Leafs, they were ultra competitive and right there with the Caps. Will be interesting to see just how good Toronto can be as their young guns get better and more experienced.

 

[SpookyTsuki]

Good showing by the Leafs, they were ultra competitive and right there with the Caps. Will be interesting to see just how good Toronto can be as their young guns get better and more experienced.

I don't see Matthews as a guy getting much better. He's a guy that just has a really high floor. Maybe 70-80 points at best

 

[Red Stanley]

Fricking finally. Caps had better not try to style on the Pens, too. That's not going to end well for them.

 

[Bench]

Good showing by the Leafs, they were ultra competitive and right there with the Caps. Will be interesting to see just how good Toronto can be as their young guns get better and more experienced.

That was Babcock hockey through and through. If another player becomes as prolific as Matthews at finding the net, that team will be a nightmare to play against.

 

[mobizziness]

I don't see Matthews as a guy getting much better. He's a guy that just has a really high floor. Maybe 70-80 points at best

Yeah he only scored like 5 goals against us this year as a 19 year old, definitely has maxed out his potential!

 

[Heaton]

Yeah he only scored like 5 goals against us this year as a 19 year old, definitely has maxed out his potential!

40 goals too....

 

[Yemack]

I was semi looting for leafs at the start but they were so defensibly inept I started to cheer for Caps halfway through. Leafs should be happy with flattering 4-2 series score. They took it as far as they did in my opinion. They have good transition game and some scoring threats but their D got completely turned inside and out.

 

[SpookyTsuki]

40 goals too....

So he's gonna be the greatest goal scorer in NHL history and overtake ovechkin?

Just cause he's young doesn't mean he's gonna progress. Yzerman only had two super great years after his rookie year. He didn't progress much offensively. He scored about 80-100 points. And I said Matthews is 70-80. It could be 70-90 or even 100 if the NHL wanted to help increase goals.

 

[SpookyTsuki]

That was Babcock hockey through and through. If another player becomes as prolific as Matthews at finding the net, that team will be a nightmare to play against.

What was the last team to have two 40 goal scorers? I can't remember

 

[Boomhower]

Haven't watched this whole series but is it just me or has Shattenkirk been less than impressive?

Couldn't agree more.

I was always questioning people who called him a true #1 defenseman. He has looked very ordinary all series, if not shaky at times.

Anybody thinking of breaking the bank on this guy, might want to reconsider.

 

[SpookyTsuki]

Couldn't agree more.

I was always questioning people who called him a true #1 defenseman. He has looked very ordinary all series, if not shaky at times.

Anybody thinking of breaking the bank on this guy, might want to reconsider.

He hasn't been great. But he hasn't been bad. Pretty sure he'd be the highest scoring dman the wings have had in the playoffs since lidstrom. And those are just the "bad" playoff years. He has 2 years where he has been a stud

 

[Zetterberg4Captain]

the leafs played great, end of story

 

[Flowah]

That was Babcock hockey through and through. If another player becomes as prolific as Matthews at finding the net, that team will be a nightmare to play against.

They're already one of the highest scoring teams in the league this season. They're already a good team. Played incredibly close and tough to Washington, best regular season team. Their age, skill level, coach, all point to trending up even from here.

They're already a nightmare for a team like the Wings.

 

[Yemack]

the leafs played great, end of story

they certainly gave valiant effort that's for sure but at the same time, they only have themselves to blame.

I dont usually watch any playoff action other than Wings but watching it really made me appreciate Z more tbh. Watching the series kinda made me reminisce of all the battles past few seasons. Too bad I wont have anymore of those for quite sometime. The game got past us.