This. There goaltending is brutal. Best of luck to them but they won’t be making it far.Oilers their D and goaltending is not built for playoff hockey.
I won't say "no chance", because we've all seen crazy things happen in the first round of the playoffs, but I have a hard time believing that the Oilers couldn't win a game against either LA or Vegas in the playoffs this year, when they have the best team they've had in the current era. I think some fans are really underestimating the Oilers depth.
This. There is so much parity right now, that I think the only teams that could really be accused of bombing or choking if they don't win in the first round are the Rangers, Hurricanes, and Stars. I don't think any of the other series' are so lopsided that choking/bombing really comes into it.
The Islanders seem like they never make things easy, tbh. Agree it's basically those 2 teams though, even if it might not necessarily be "easy" for Carolina.The only two teams that i feel should have an easy first round is rangers & hurricanes. If either of them lose i'd consider that a choke.
"Healthy", but their goalies haven't been playing anywhere near what Hill did last year, and their team hasn't even played together yet. They could be open to weak start to the playoffs. And then again, maybe not, crazy things happen in the playoffs all the time. You should member that when making such crazy, bold predictions. They are playing on of Edmonton or Dallas. Neither team is a pushover, and are both better than the teams they had a year ago. Are you wanting to go out on a limb and suggest that Vegas is just as good as they were when they won it all?LA oilers win maybe in 6. But they are playing Vegas and Vegas is healthy. They will sweep anyone they play in the first round
If I'm not mistaken they have the worst 5 v 5 offense in the NHL and managed to be +1 in 5 v 5 play.The Rangers underlying numbers are just not impressive, so I'm going to go with them. Then again, with their goaltending and the finishing ability some of their guys got, I could be seriously wrong. But if I had to predict, it would be them
I don't think it's about being favored or not. It's just about bombing from the perspective of the expectations from the fanbase and media.Hard to bomb when they're not even going to be considered the favorite in their series.
This is a crazy year to me. I would be shocked if NYI or WAS won the Cup, but wouldn't be surprised if any of the other teams did. I can't ever remember a year like that where there were 14 teams that I could build a fairly legitimate set of circumstances where they could legitimately win the Cup.Every team that I hate.
For real though, not many upsets to be had.
Bombing means choking to a lesser team, no?
I don't think most fans or media expected the Leafs to beat the Bruins or the Panthers this year tbh.I don't think it's about being favored or not. It's just about bombing from the perspective of the expectations from the fanbase and media.
Wait, the Rangers have a +53 differential but are only +1 5 on 5? That seems insane.If I'm not mistaken they have the worst 5 v 5 offense in the NHL and managed to be +1 in 5 v 5 play.
A lot of people on HF didn't even have the Bruins making the playoffs after Bergeron and Krejci departed. . . I don't know about the Canadian media but I remember this place last offseason.I don't think most fans or media expected the Leafs to beat the Bruins or the Panthers this year tbh.
Wait, the Rangers have a +53 differential but are only +1 5 on 5? That seems insane.
edit: 166 goals for and 165 goals against 5 on 5. That's nuts.
Point 1 providing the confirmation that I am an idiot1) Avs
2) Extremely high probability at least one of Vegas/Dallas/Oilers is out in round one depending on the final seeding
3) Boston if they play Tampa
4) Canucks if Demko looks bad coming off injury (or they face LA)
Great post. Those aged really well.I don't know if losing to the Jets qualifies as bombing. But if there's one series outside of Metro 2/3 or 1 vs. WC2 I'd put money on is Avs/Jets and Avs losing. The mismatch in net is astronomical and I think Geogiev implodes.
Nice one bro.Avs.
They've looked like butt for a while and I imagine they're going to give Georgiev a chance to blow a few games before switching over when it'll probably be too late.
Winnipeg is a tough draw for them stylistically as it is.
Great post. Those aged really well.
Nice one bro.
But hey, I told you so! Give me some attention, dude!Dude, your own fans call him Fourgiev. He'll cost you sooner or later.