Around the NHL 2017-18: Stanley Cup Playoffs

[will1066]

Reports of the demise of Brock Boeser's foot were greatly exaggerated.

 

[LeetchisGod]

Good call. The Leafs just beat their heads in.

This seems to happen to Carolina every time they get close to a playoff spot, not even just this season. They'll trudge their way up to 9th-10th, and then just get clubbed back down.

Their lineup is just so underwhelming talentwise to me. I could see that franchise in Quebec City in a few years.

 

[darko]

That Nashville, Colorado, Ottawa trade has worked wonders for Nashville. 17 points in 17 games for Turris. 28 years old. He is perfect for that team. Duchene has been hot garbage for Ottawa. That is just amazing...

First Ziba/Brass trade then Turris/Duchene. Poor Sens fans lol.

 

[bl02]

First Ziba/Brass trade then Turris/Duchene. Poor Sens fans lol.

almost as bad as PK Subban and Sergachev going bye bye for potential top pairing in montreal haha. won't even go as far back as losing Mcdonagh yikes.

 

[will1066]

Caps pull one out in OT.

 

[mrjiggyfly]

I live in Las Vegas. I can't get over how well the Knights are playing. Unbelievable win against Tampa Bay tonight. These guys play every shift like it's game 7 of the Cup finals. They are 10x better than I thought. Also, the arena is outstanding. Any seat is a good seat. It's easy to move around. The location is perfect. I highly recommend coming out to see your team or any game out here. Just don't expect them to win. Looking forward to going to the game on Jan 7!!

 

[aufheben]

First Ziba/Brass trade then Turris/Duchene. Poor Sens fans lol.

And then if they lose Karlsson? lol. I love Poile, dude has the resolve to trade their franchise player and captain, then the team makes the SCF following the trade.

I'm joking. I think Auf is from Vancouver.

Hah I didn't even catch that. Nah I'm from New Jersey,

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

First Ziba/Brass trade then Turris/Duchene. Poor Sens fans lol.

Zibanejad + Turris + Bowers + Hammond + 1st + 2nd + 3rd

for

Brassard + Duchene + 7th

 

[Edge]

Brassard is one of the those guys who is excellent in the right system and the right role - he was a very good fit for the Rangers. (Which is something to keep in mind with a guy like Grabner.)

The challenge with Duchene is that going back to his draft year, there were some questions about whether his offense was quite enough for the first line, or whether he was more of a second line center.

However, somewhere along the way, people started over-projecting him and that can only lead to disappointment when you're expecting him to come in and be that high-end offensive guy.

I like Duchene a lot, but my concern was always the cost versus a reasonable offensive expectation.

 

[will1066]

Adam Henrique receives holiday gift from former Devils mates: WATCH: Adam Henrique receives 'Pads of Seduction' from Devils

In case anyone missed this last night on MSG150. With Bill Pidto.

 

[Irishguy42]

Amazing pads

 

[will1066]

Amazing pads

If you notice, the five-hole is right where it needs to be.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

So what happened with Brayden Schenn? He's tied for 11th in the league in scoring.

 

[will1066]

TSN is about to do a segment on Dahlin.

He pronounces it Da-leen. He can lay the body as well as skate. Sick hands.

 

[will1066]

31st ranked CBJ power play looks all world against the Leafs

 

[SnowblindNYR]

31st ranked CBJ power play looks all world against the Leafs

How did that PP that was by far first most of last year fall to 31st this year?

 

[will1066]

Don't know. I don't really follow any teams closely outside the Rangers. I was intrigued by CBJ-Tor, that's why I tuned in. Their PP looked good tonight. It's got Jones and Werenski in the back, so no idea why it has sucked.

 

[Cassano]

So what happened with Brayden Schenn? He's tied for 11th in the league in scoring.

He was always insanely talented and one of the best Junior hockey players ever. He lost a bit of confidence with the Flyers and became a one-dimensional, albeit skilled PP producer. I guess it's sort of like Marc Savard who needed a change in scenery in the worst way.

 

[trilobyte]

That goal by Brad Marchand was amazing. Angle was so low and he roofed it.
Hands. Pure talent.
Perhaps not a player loved by any but Bruins fans, but he is so good.

 

[darko]

And then if they lose Karlsson? lol. I love Poile, dude has the resolve to trade their franchise player and captain, then the team makes the SCF following the trade.

Hah I didn't even catch that. Nah I'm from New Jersey,

Yeah that's even worse.

 

[aufheben]

Yeah that's even worse.

Are you talking about Karlsson or me being from New Jersey?

 

[darko]

Are you talking about Karlsson or me being from New Jersey?

Both?

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

TSN is about to do a segment on Dahlin.

He pronounces it Da-leen. He can lay the body as well as skate. Sick hands.

That is how you pronounce it. But somehow announcers will find a way to butcher it, the same way they did with Nyquist

 

[Cassano]

Good call. The Leafs just beat their heads in.

This seems to happen to Carolina every time they get close to a playoff spot, not even just this season. They'll trudge their way up to 9th-10th, and then just get clubbed back down.

That won't stop the hockey hipsters for putting their defense as top 5 in the league though.

 

[Irishguy42]