Around the NHL - Playoffs? We're Talkin' 'bout Playoffs?

[Jim Bob]

You and me both. I don't see Ace and pals talking to us like we're idiots anymore for wanting Sergachev over Nylander. They're strangely quiet on this topic now.

I think the majority of people wanted a D at that spot and were just hopeful that Nylander would be a good pick after it happened.

It's kind of like the initial reaction to the Casey M pick this year. Although, Heiskanen and Makar being long gone tempered that a little bit this year.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

I think the majority of people wanted a D at that spot and were just hopeful that Nylander would be a good pick after it happened.

It's kind of like the initial reaction to the Casey M pick this year. Although, Heiskanen and Makar being long gone tempered that a little bit this year.

Yes but there were a vocal few who argued with and insulted anyone who wanted to take D in th first round for the entire second half of the season, on a daily basis. Beerz, Ace, Stokes, namely. Don’t see those 3 defending the pick now

 

[kirby11]

Just caught part of the tampa/Vegas game...tampa's puck and player movement is san antonio spurs-esque. Guys constantly adjusting position to make the best use of space, quick passing that forces the D to be on time and on target all the time

 

[Zip15]

Just caught part of the tampa/Vegas game...tampa's puck and player movement is san antonio spurs-esque. Guys constantly adjusting position to make the best use of space, quick passing that forces the D to be on time and on target all the time

Both teams look good. Vegas' D is constantly activating. The Knights can also turn nothing sequences into dangerous opportunities. They're fun to watch.

 

[SundherDome]

I wanted Maguire.

 

[SundherDome]

Is it too late the get Deslauries back? He was sniping tonight ...better than Nolan I suppose.

 

[joshjull]

 

[ZZamboni]

Is it too late the get Deslauries back? He was sniping tonight ...better than Nolan I suppose.

God no.

 

[joshjull]

 

[joshjull]

 

[littletonhockeycoach]

Just caught part of the tampa/Vegas game...tampa's puck and player movement is san antonio spurs-esque. Guys constantly adjusting position to make the best use of space, quick passing that forces the D to be on time and on target all the time

Missed this game but have seen multiple TB games of late. This is the preferred style I'd love to see the Sabres adopt. Sadly, I don't see that they have the speed nor skill much less the coaching ability to play this way.

As much as I dislike them, Pittsburg also displays - especially Malkin's line - the chemistry and ice awareness (VISION) that allows linemates to successfully anticipate where the puck and play is going to be - heck, they control where the puck is going to go - and leave their opponents guessing & wondering in bewilderment what's going to happen next. Their opponents end up standing still waving their sticks or chasing illusions in their own end.

Tampa does the same things to teams.

 

[Der Jaeger]

IDK how Faulk isn't putting up more points in Carolina. He's so smooth running the Canes PP. Not that's I'm advocating a ROR-Faulk trade, but I think Faulk would be great on the Sabres PP1 with Eichel. RHS passing to the left half wall, setting up Eichel one-timers.

 

[struckbyaparkedcar]

Both teams look good. Vegas' D is constantly activating. The Knights can also turn nothing sequences into dangerous opportunities. They're fun to watch.

League of depth.

Also, their home ice advantage has been absurd. Opponents are getting after it in Vegas.

 

[Der Jaeger]

Pastrnak's shootout goal was nice. I can't tell if the Jets goalie went for the shoulder fakes, but he sure didn't come close to catching that wrister.

McAvoy puts the winner right between the leg pad and the blocker. Not sure why Hellynbck didn't just drop into the butterfly.

 

[LaxSabre]

LA Kings @LAKings -
Who scored the LA Kings OT game-winning goal in his 1,000th NHL game?

 

[LaxSabre]

 

[Zip15]

League of depth.

Also, their home ice advantage has been absurd. Opponents are getting after it in Vegas.

It has been funny to see the number of opponent players coming down with the "flu" while in Vegas or soon after leaving.

 

[sabrebuild]

It has been funny to see the number of opponent players coming down with the "flu" while in Vegas or soon after leaving.

Those damn buffets will get you....

 

[joshjull]

 

[ZZamboni]

i'm chopping onions over here ....

PK is an awesome ambassador for hockey and paying it forward.

 

[Rasmus CacOlainen]

Edmonton getting killed by their own stupidity:
Eberle for Strome
Hall for Larsson
1st that got the Isles Barzal for GReinhart
Schulz for 3rd

How does Chiarelli still have a job? Only good impact trade he's made is getting Talbot but even there he spend 2nd and 3rd so it's not like he got Talbot for nothing.

 

[OkimLom]

Edmonton getting killed by their own stupidity:
Eberle for Strome
Hall for Larsson
1st that got the Isles Barzal for GReinhart
Schulz for 3rd

How does Chiarelli still have a job? Only good impact trade he's made is getting Talbot but even there he spend 2nd and 3rd so it's not like he got Talbot for nothing.

Using a former high 1st round pick to address a position of weakness(defense)....glad we don’t think like Chiarelli on these boards...

 

[Rasmus CacOlainen]

Using a former high 1st round pick to address a position of weakness(defense)....glad we don’t think like Chiarelli on these boards...

Did you just compare Reinhart to Hall??

Barzal first hattrick... kid is absolute dynamite.

 

[OkimLom]

Did you just compare Reinhart to Hall??

Barzal first hattrick... kid is absolute dynamite.

I compared the situations, not the players.

 

[Rasmus CacOlainen]

I compared the situations, not the players.

The situations are not comparable when the players in question are vastly different... The difference between 0.85ppg vs 0.5ppg players in the NHL is ginormous.