From a roster perspective, definitely don't agree. Tampa is far more talented than Pittsburgh -- or anyone else for that matter -- and Boston is better on paper (assuming everyone is healthy), and I'd put the Caps roster above Pittsburgh's if everyone is playing to their potential. Also, Tristan Jarry is also playing at an insane level as he is sporting a .930 save % (best in the league) so we'll see if he continues playing like a Vezina winner.
That said, it's all about execution and if you're talking about a team being best overall as in they have a coach with a system in place where every player on that team buys into their role then yeah, I'm not sure there's anyone above Pittsburgh, at least not at the moment. It seems to me like this is Tampa's year but Pittsburgh taking it wouldn't surprise me.
That Seth Jones injury was killerSo Columbus seems to be done. Losers of six straight and now out of a playoff spot, it appears the clock has struck midnight and the carriage has turned into the pumpkin.
Well, odds are, but that aligns conveniently for an epic 2nd round. Refs will be ours. I mean they shouldnt give us PPs, its all that needed.One of Tampa, Boston, Pittsburgh, and Washington probably won’t make 2nd round. Odds are.
Also, cant admire Pens roster. Because after 1st round and several games against Caps heavy guys it wont be the same roster 100%.
Also I take all of Boston, Pittsburgh and Washington in a matchup against Tampa.
Kucherov is a loser, Vasya is good but something is off with him too.
Tampa could hope for these teams to lose in the 1st but they all wont and Tampa could lose too themselves.
Hopefully Caps arent doods in this company.
I can't stand the Pens and I don't "admire" their roster. I respect the skill, the depth, and the accomplishments of their roster.
It's delusional to pretend we have solved them because we finally beat them in a playoff series and won a Cup. This is a new season and they are every bit as dangerous as they have ever been.
What do you mean? Russians are very differentSouth Russians are soft?
What do you mean? Russians are very different
What does it even mean, South Russian? I dont know why he is like that, just call it like I see it.I mean do you think Kuch is a loser because he's South Russian and therefore not as tough?
I find it amusing how tentative Reeves gets when he doesn’t out weigh someone by 20 or more pounds.
If it weren't gifting Carolina a mint pick, rooting for Toronto to miss the playoffs would be hilarious. Nope, still hilarious.
Only top ten protected, though, so 11-15 would still be very solid for eating Marleau's contract.Pick is protected so the Leafs are covered if they miss.