Series Talk: Stanley Cup Final VGK (West) vs Capitals (East)

[Nevada Jones]

Stanley Cup 2018: Marc-Andre Fleury, Alex Ovechkin among five Conn Smythe favorites

Fleury and Marchie for Vegas.


Preparations underway for Golden Knights celebration

Just in case a celebration is needed.

Yikes! Hope not just for a Cup celebration. Too soon to think about that! Although I imagine the logistics take quite a bit of time and effort to sort out.

Still, I think some sort of celebration is in order no matter the outcome of this SCF.

 

[Nevada Jones]

 

[LadyStanley]

Yikes! Hope not just for a Cup celebration. Too soon to think about that! Although I imagine the logistics take quite a bit of time and effort to sort out.

Still, I think some sort of celebration is in order no matter the outcome of this SCF.

And security concerns.

 

[GKG18]

Does GG sub Carrier for Reaves? That would be an interesting move in light of the possible nullification of a possible Tom Wilson effect....

 

[nickp91]

I wonder which gambling addict placed the $5K bet at 200-1 odds of Vegas winning the Stanley Cup in September?

 

[willy702]

Does GG sub Carrier for Reaves? That would be an interesting move in light of the possible nullification of a possible Tom Wilson effect....

Different team, less size overall. No Buff, no Myers. Just occasional nonsense from Wilson doesnt warrant a full time hitter. Then again 4th line was playing quite well last couple of games so my guess is Carrier sits unless it proves not to be so effective.

 

[LadyStanley]

The answer to what the boys are getting into waiting for the puck to drop Monday....

 

[Boris Zubov]

Does GG sub Carrier for Reaves? That would be an interesting move in light of the possible nullification of a possible Tom Wilson effect....

I could see Carrier coming in for Carpy. Carpy has been extremely quiet this postseason.

 

[LadyStanley]

The opponent is in town

 

[Aurinko]

I wonder which gambling addict placed the $5K bet at 200-1 odds of Vegas winning the Stanley Cup in September?

There are always gamblers, but the chance of one being a hockey fan are still low.

The chances that he is someone who has actually followed hockey and its development long is non-existent. A true hockey fan understands that this should not have happened. Even if you personally knew the potential in all these players... still no.

 

[Pirate Deadpool]

I could see Carrier coming in for Carpy. Carpy has been extremely quiet this postseason.

Is there a big difference in CF between the two? I feel like Carrier is a hitting machine, but Carp is a better grinder/puck possession player. Nosek hasn't been that good (exception of that one goal) and I really liked Nosek at times in the regular season so he could be out too. I am really curious to see who plays and the match ups in game 1.

 

[Boris Zubov]

The opponent is in town

Hopefully they hit the bars hard this weekend. The Eastern Conf Champs meet the Vegas Flu!

 

[Pirate Deadpool]

Hopefully they hit the bars hard this weekend. The Eastern Conf Champs meet the Vegas Flu!

I hope they hit something else hard the night before so they get weak legs.

 

[Boris Zubov]

I hope they hit something else hard the night before so they get weak legs.

They can certainly do both!

 

[LadyStanley]

Just because a player isn't "playing like he did in RS" doesn't mean he isn't playing to the best of his ability.

This time of year, the players are dealing with a lot of accumulated bumps and bruises of the RS and post season. I'm often amazed at the list of injuries guys are playing through. E.g., literally skating on one leg (as the acl/mcl on the other is "gone"/torn, etc.); separated shoulders; broken ribs; fractured bones (feet, hands), etc.

Turk may not be interested in replacing a guy unless the next guy up is able to do better.

Note that Subban is so hurt that he's not even skating with the main team (if he's skating, it's with the black aces).



Today is Stanley Cup Media Day. So expect a lot of coverage. (NHL Network often carries stuff but today's DVR schedule just shows "NHL programming" as the topic all day. But website has media day starting at 9am PT until 4pm PT.)

 

[LadyStanley]

6 storylines that make the 2018 Stanley Cup Final so special
6 storylines that make the 2018 Stanley Cup Final so special




That should be interesting

 

[LadyStanley]

11 Golden Knights foods and drinks you can get in Las Vegas

Hungry? Thirsty? VGK themed options.

 

[LadyStanley]

This city’s rally cry: Go Knights, go!

Editorial from Sun owner/publisher on enjoying success of VGK. "Go Knights Go"

 

[LadyStanley]

Fresh ice

 

[zman77]

The Point‏ @PNThockey 7h7 hours ago
The @GoldenKnights are no Cinderella team #VegasBornhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59QhfklQ4Ew&feature=youtu.be …

 

[LadyStanley]

 

[Nevada Jones]

I know how I voted.

 

[LadyStanley]

A few links from the morning/early afternoon

RJ
Knights swept Caps in regular season, but does it matter?
Golden Knights, Capitals closely matched in Stanley Cup Final
Golden Knights hope Stanley Cup makes return trip to Las Vegas
Golden Knights favored over Capitals in Stanley Cup Final
All the ways Golden Knights fans are preparing for final series
Championship parade talks in the works for Golden Knights
Pittsburgh fans still have love for Knights’ Marc-Andre Fleury

Stanley Cup fever hits Congress with bet between politicians
Las Vegas mayor drops the gloves (and caps) in Stanley Cup wager
Ah, the local and national local reps get into the act!

Golden Knights’ open practice is a breath of fresh air
Golden Knights’ Gerard Gallant never strays from coaching style

Golden Edge: Justin and Greg are back to talk Stanley Cup Final
Saskatchewan Vegas Golden Knights forever!

Golden Knights goalie Marc-Andre Fleury fan favorite in Las Vegas
Original Capitals’ season-ticket holder backs Golden Knights
Amazon’s Alexa says Golden Knights will win Stanley Cup
Alexa >>> Siri?

Will Carrier returns to practice for Golden Knights
NBC broadcast crew: Storylines abound in Capitals-Knights final
Golden Knights, handicapper hope to ride Fleury to Stanley Cup
Golden Knights praised for building successful expansion team
Ryan Reaves emerges as Golden Knights’ latest unlikely hero
Pierre-Edouard Bellemare’s handshakes tradition for Knights
Golden Knights need not apologize for winning big in 1st season
Smith Center leader ready for ‘Hamilton,’ but Stanley Cup looms
Stanley Cup >>>> Hamiton
(Glad my Hamilton ticket isn't until last week of run)

Fans shower Golden Knights, Marc-Andre Fleury with tributes

Sun
Golden Knights to face Washington Capitals in Stanley Cup Final
Golden Knights' Schmidt brings elevated game to finals versus former team
Preparations underway for Golden Knights celebration
Engelland, the Golden Knights' go-to guy, exemplifies 'Vegas Strong'
Stanley Cup by the odds: Sports book perspective of Golden Knights vs. Capitals

SinBin.Vegas
First Time At T-Mobile Not Kind To Opponents - SinBin.vegas

Sportsnet
Golden Knights vs. Capitals as close a matchup as they come - Sportsnet.ca

AP
Defenders as important to Fleury, as he is to Golden Knights
Ovechkin slays demons on first trip to Stanley Cup Final

Chicago Tribune
Las Vegas, shaken by tragedy, finds an unlikely rallying point: Its first-year NHL team

Yahoo
What if you were sitting on a 100-1 bet for Vegas to win?

NBC
Stanley Cup Final Preview: Who has better goaltending?

NY Times
Stanley Cup Finals Preview: Capitals and Golden Knights Take Different Routes


Washington Capitals centric news (e.g., Washington Post, Washington Times) is left to the reader to discover.

 

[LadyStanley]

Wow

 

[LadyStanley]

NHL Network (NHL Tonight) having pre and post game shows for each SCF game.