The most interesting Playoffs in quite some time.
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SirClintonPortis
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If Columbus does their part, these playoffs will be epic already.
JT Kreider
FIRE GORDIE CLARK
Definitely since at least 2012. That first round was crazy competitive and every series was no holds barred with guys trying to take their opponents heads off and a ton of intense finishes.
Hawks-Yotes had all those crazy OT's. Joel Ward Game 7 OT winner in Boston. Flyers/Pens was like an Attitude Era Hell in a Cell Wrestlemania blood feud main event. Rangers were down 3-2 in Ottawa and come back to win in 7. Kings blowing out the PT Canucks and the Brown hit on Sedin. Devils beat the Panthers in 2OT Game 7. Just off the top of my head.
Hawks-Yotes had all those crazy OT's. Joel Ward Game 7 OT winner in Boston. Flyers/Pens was like an Attitude Era Hell in a Cell Wrestlemania blood feud main event. Rangers were down 3-2 in Ottawa and come back to win in 7. Kings blowing out the PT Canucks and the Brown hit on Sedin. Devils beat the Panthers in 2OT Game 7. Just off the top of my head.
DrewGl
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JT Kreider
FIRE GORDIE CLARK
Because of all the parity in the league. In reality CBJ only finished 2 points behind the Leafs and are definitely not your average 8 seed.
Parity means mediocrity.
Turns out there are no great teams. Just a bunch of decent ones.
DrewGl
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Do you really want a Golden State Warriors type team in the NHL?
Actually it's turning out to be quite boring and uncompetitive. CBJ/TB is boring as shit since TB has not shown up since after the first period of game 1. PIT/NYI has closer games but will be wrapped up in a game or two. Boring. CGY/COL boring since game 2 (uncompetitive). NSH/DAL is a snooze fest - I can't believe 5 goals was scored last night. STL/Win is compelling at least. BOS/TOR is boring since only 1 team shows up each game. Ditto for Was/Car. Ditto for SJ/VGK.
I find myself switching to other things (which I never do in round 1 of the playoffs).
DrewGl
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To each their own. I find the (possible) upsets fun.
Upsets yes. Upsets in a sweep? No way... I am not tuning into the TB game unless they get a lead. I'm sure many feel the same.. (unless you live in CLB of course)
DrewGl
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Idk. I bet a lot of people are tuning in for the Tampa and Pens games tonight.
WarriorOfGandhi
Was saying Boo-urns
I was getting a little tired of hockey at this time last week and didn't feel the same excitement for the matchups as I usually do, but the upsets in the first couple of days really woke me up. What the Jackets and Islanders are doing, especially, has really made the East a whole lot more interesting than it was predicted to be. The chippy play and suspensions have helped, as well.
SavedByRoy
Bite the noose
This season's playoffs are great so far to me. It's possible we could have CLB-TOR, NYI-WAS, NSH-WPG, COL-LVK in the 2nd round.
Is that crazy compared to last year and expectations or what? (Not saying it's certain or even likely, just that all of those brand new playoff series are reasonably possible using the leading teams for almost all of them).
Is that crazy compared to last year and expectations or what? (Not saying it's certain or even likely, just that all of those brand new playoff series are reasonably possible using the leading teams for almost all of them).
Jag68Sid87
Sullivan gots to go!
Sadly, because I am a Pens fan, I happen to agree with the original post. It is always interesting when your favorite team goes deep in the playoffs, but when they don't it is not always interesting to keep watching.
For me, it will be very interesting even if tomorrow morning my team is playing golf.
For me, it will be very interesting even if tomorrow morning my team is playing golf.
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dukeofjive
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This year theres already been some epic games, too bad some of the calls from the refs have as usual put a bad taste in mouth.
Hope the epicness on ice keeps it up for the rest of the playoffs.
Hope the epicness on ice keeps it up for the rest of the playoffs.
nhlfan9191
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You don’t speak for anyone at all. As a fan of another team, I’ll be watching hoping Columbus bounces them quick to see an epic collapse. Everyone is different.
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Lol did I say I spoke for everyone? Reading comprehension helps - I said many probably feel the same. Can you point to a paper that indicates statistically that no one would feel this way? Jesus check your pulse buddy...
nhlfan9191
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My pulse is fine. Never claimed to be a fan of either team. Problem is, you never mentioned “on paper” to begin with. On paper means nothing.
I just find it odd on a message board that you would call me out saying I don’t speak for anyone. So mods can you please shut down this board since offering opinions apparently isn’t allowed and I will be accused of “speaking for people”???
Bottom line is “not everyone” would enjoy 4-0 sweeps in ANY series.
nhlfan9191
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You made a post claiming to speak for a large group of people you don’t speak for. Why involve mods? You don’t represent anyone but yourself. A single opinion.
