2016 NHL Playoffs Discussion Thread

[Unlimited Chequing]

I'm definitely cheering for the Sharks to win, but the idea of Kessel and Schultz hoisting the cup at the chagrin of their former teams' fans amuses me. Reimer's got a chance at lifting the cup too haha

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

I wouldn't hate either team winning.

 

[Bouma Fett*]

I'm definitely cheering for the Sharks to win, but the idea of Kessel and Schultz hoisting the cup at the chagrin of their former teams' fans amuses me. Reimer's got a chance at lifting the cup too haha

Yup. Either Reimer or Kessel will lol.

 

[Zirakzigil]

I honestly feel like Tampa wins this series if Bishop wasn't hurt.

Nope, probably wouldnt have gone to 7 with him playing. Bishop does not move side to side well because of his size. Many Pens fans were hoping he would play for that reason. The Pens love playing against Bishop, especially Malkin.

 

[Volica]

I wouldn't hate either team winning.

In the SCF, I literally could not care less who wins at this point of time.

Maybe I like the Sharks more, because they represent a team that was built through mostly trades and non top picks. Also love me some Burns.

 

[Flames Fanatic]

I've gotta buddy who is gonna be furious if the Sharks win because he played junior against Couture and hates his guts with a passion.

 

[L13]

I've gotta buddy who is gonna be furious if the Sharks win because he played junior against Couture and hates his guts with a passion.

On the basis of Couture making him look silly on the ice or because of his personality? He seems like a nice guy on Twitter (though social media obviously provide a very limited view of people).

 

[Yung Rotini]

I'm pretty indifferent to who wins at this point.

 

[InfinityIggy]

Really want the Sharks to win. Would be great to see Thornton and Marleau lift the Chip.

 

[Flames Fanatic]

On the basis of Couture making him look silly on the ice or because of his personality? He seems like a nice guy on Twitter (though social media obviously provide a very limited view of people).

Cause he was a whiny ***** who played dirty and speared guys lots on the ice and an egotistic ******* off the ice apparently.

Granted that was when he was a teenager so it's likely he's matured since then.

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

Cause he was a whiny ***** who played dirty and speared guys lots on the ice and an egotistic ******* off the ice apparently.

And cause of his teeth eh?

Granted that was when he was a teenager so it's likely he's matured since then.

But not his teeth.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Couture still looks like a teenager.

 

[InfinityIggy]

Couture still looks like a teenager.

Couture looks like Crosby's dopey younger brother.

 

[Yarborough]

I'm leaning towards the Sharks but I don't care who wins at this point. I just want to see good hockey.

 

[Kahvi]

I'm on the Sharks bandwagon, would be nice to see Thornton and Marleau win a cup. Every game starts at 3AM here but I'm gonna try to watch a few anyway, possibly deciding games anyway.

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

I'm on the Sharks bandwagon, would be nice to see Thornton and Marleau win a cup. Every game starts at 3AM here but I'm gonna try to watch a few anyway, possibly deciding games anyway.

I really have to applaud you guys on the other side of the world that wake up at odd hours of the night to watch games. I really had to convince myself to even wake up at 6AM to watch the Sochi games.

 

[GAMO1992]

At this point I just want to see some good hockey games, with hopefully limited to no ref shenanigans.

when is game 1 btw? Monday? Tuesday?

 

[Johnny GODreau]

At this point I just want to see some good hockey games, with hopefully limited to no ref shenanigans.

when is game 1 btw? Monday? Tuesday?

Monday,(30th) Wednesday(1st), Saturday(4th), Monday(6th) are the first 4 games.

 

[GAMO1992]

Monday,(30th) Wednesday(1st), Saturday(4th), Monday(6th) are the first 4 games.

thank you kind sir.

 

[Kahvi]

I really have to applaud you guys on the other side of the world that wake up at odd hours of the night to watch games. I really had to convince myself to even wake up at 6AM to watch the Sochi games.

3AM is maybe the worst time. 5AM is actually quite nice once you get used to it: go to bed earlier, wake up at 5, eat breakfast while watching a game, go to work around 8 after game has finished. I'll probably set the alarm for 5 for tomorrow and just watch the third period and possible OT's.

 

[Pirate King Luffy]

Game 1!

 

[Bouma Fett*]

Oh yes! I was scared of losing that first game.

Not too happy with Marleau hitting Rust like he did.

It would be sweet to see Kessel win a cup his first year after leaving Toronto, and to see Schultz raise it too. Oilers fans would be so salty at that

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

I want Pitt to win just for the salt over seeing Kessel and Schultz hoist the Cup.

I wouldn't hate seeing Thornton win though.

 

[Anglesmith]

Oh yes! I was scared of losing that first game.

Not too happy with Marleau hitting Rust like he did.

It would be sweet to see Kessel win a cup his first year after leaving Toronto, and to see Schultz raise it too. Oilers fans would be so salty at that

I think the Marleau hit was slightly defendable on the grounds that Rust was a little out of control on the play and his body position was not predictable during Marleau's approach. Unlike, say, Cooke/Savard where the target was stationary. But he did miss the front shoulder and hit the head; there is no denying that.

 

[Zirakzigil]

I think the Marleau hit was slightly defendable on the grounds that Rust was a little out of control on the play and his body position was not predictable during Marleau's approach. Unlike, say, Cooke/Savard where the target was stationary. But he did miss the front shoulder and hit the head; there is no denying that.

It was a blind side, hit to the head and possibly late. Its not defendable at all. Highly doubt it gets looked at because its the finals, but that was not a good hit at all.

I want Pitt to win just for the salt over seeing Kessel and Schultz hoist the Cup.

I wouldn't hate seeing Thornton win though.

I want to see Kessel winning the Conn Smythe for that reason as well.