Here is my problem with this...Sprong lasted 8 games
Meh i'll take top 5 in scoring and a hatty in Game 6 of the SCF winning his 3rd in a row.
Here is my problem with this...
I have not heard a single coach having an issue with Daniel Sprong, besides MJ and Mike Sullivan, supposedly.
MJ didn’t want him on the team yet so he was mainly on the 4th line. JR should have sent him back down before he triggered his games played but I think he’d hope MJ would play him higher in the lineup.
He was competing against Kessel, Hornqvist and Dupuis for a top 9 RW spot so that’s understandable.
Yeah but for his individual legacy, a 3rd Art Ross would be far more massive, especially comparing to the likes of Sid and Ovie.Meh i'll take top 5 in scoring and a hatty in Game 6 of the SCF winning his 3rd in a row.
Lol, I hope the Flames don't make it, just to see that fan base search for answers about how much of a stud Bennett is and how Mike Smith was their savior.
You have to wonder what the stars do with Nill if they slip out of a playoff spot. Talk about tanking when the games start to really mean more.
The west is such a crap shoot for who is in the playoffs right now...
Nashville
VGK
Jets
Wild
Sharks
Ducks
Avs
Kings
Well put. Stanley cup without smythe adds nothing to Malkin's legacy. Art Ross would be hugeYeah but for his individual legacy, a 3rd Art Ross would be far more massive, especially comparing to the likes of Sid and Ovie.
Even if he has a great PO run and unless it's a historic one, people (especially North Americans medias) will say that Sid "captained" the team to a new SC even if Geno leads the PO scoring while I don't think they will mention Sid if Geno wins the AR, especially with Sid being so far behind (and Sid will have great POs, believe me).
So for his individual legacy and considering the circumstances (Sid having a relatively average regular season), i feel he HAS to win it.
And it could be his last chance as well if you look at how McDavid is improving.
This is tough to call, but i'm going to give my thoughts based on watching these teams. Now it's the west, so i don't get to watch it as much as i'd like. But here it goes:
- Nashville/Vegas/Jets (if they get healthy): Obvious contenders. I think this is Nashville's to lose.
- Kings: They just look too slow. I don't buy them.
- Wild/Avs/Sharks: Way too inconsistent.
- Ducks: I have no clue what team will show up.
Lol, I hope the Flames don't make it, just to see that fan base search for answers about how much of a stud Bennett is and how Mike Smith was their savior.
You have to wonder what the stars do with Nill if they slip out of a playoff spot. Talk about tanking when the games start to really mean more.
The west is such a crap shoot for who is in the playoffs right now...
Nashville
VGK
Jets
Wild
Sharks
Ducks
Avs
Kings
Yeah but for his individual legacy, a 3rd Art Ross would be far more massive, especially comparing to the likes of Sid and Ovie.
Even if he has a great PO run and unless it's a historic one, people (especially North Americans medias) will say that Sid "captained" the team to a new SC even if Geno leads the PO scoring while I don't think they will mention Sid if Geno wins the AR, especially with Sid being so far behind (and Sid will have great POs, believe me).
So for his individual legacy and considering the circumstances (Sid having a relatively average regular season), i feel he HAS to win it.
And it could be his last chance as well if you look at how McDavid is improving.
I don't know. Your points are all valid. I understand them. I just don't care what the media thinks anymore. We all got to witness #71 play hockey. We know he's one of the best. I don't need some idiot who watched him maybe 10 full games to tell me he's a top 100 player. I don't need someone to argue he's a top 15 player of all time. At the end of the day, what does it really matter? They cemented their legacy already.
The Hart Trophy voting should have been taken away from the writers years ago. Based entirely on performance, or actually the opposite of performance, of the group as a whole.
I know John Scott wishes the fans voted on awards
I know John Scott wishes the fans voted on awards
I don't know. Your points are all valid. I understand them. I just don't care what the media thinks anymore. We all got to witness #71 play hockey. We know he's one of the best. I don't need some idiot who watched him maybe 10 full games to tell me he's a top 100 player. I don't need someone to argue he's a top 15 player of all time. At the end of the day, what does it really matter? They cemented their legacy already.
In the West, for me, it's Nashville as the best team by a long shot....Vegas and Jets are much lesser contenders. In fact, if Nashville doesn't make it to the Cup final it will be shocking. That's how superior they are to every other team...
In the East, I see it as...
TB, BOS
TOR, PIT
CAPS, CBJ, NJD, FLA
PHI
Tampa Bay and Boston are clear favorites and the best teams...Toronto and the Pens are a tier below but could upset. The next line of teams could go on a run and surprise someone in a round, but I doubt they make it to the Cup final. Philly has the weakest roster....
I don't know. Your points are all valid. I understand them. I just don't care what the media thinks anymore. We all got to witness #71 play hockey. We know he's one of the best. I don't need some idiot who watched him maybe 10 full games to tell me he's a top 100 player. I don't need someone to argue he's a top 15 player of all time. At the end of the day, what does it really matter? They cemented their legacy already.
Yeah on the great scheme of things, you're so right!
How lucky we are to have both 71 and 87 in our team, aren't we?