Pre-Game Talk: 2018-19 NHL Playoffs: Potential 1st Round Matchup

[Rschmitz]

Columbus also has a little bit of playoffs experience while Carolina hasn't been to the dance in 10 years. They may have a chip on their shoulder knowing this will be their best shot for a long time.

 

[BoltsOfAnarchy]

I’ve seen a bit too much disregard for Columbus on this board. We’ve had a remarkable regular season yes, but in the playoffs anything can happen. The expectations have never been higher & this team has never been more determined to win it all. But....

I think some of the y’all about “smoking CLB” or “destroying them” is a bit cocky and overconfident. It’s very hard for the #1 team to make it thru all the way. And usually the 1st Round we are at least one surprise maybe two. Wouldn’t it be something if Columbus comes to play & beats us, winning their first playoff series ever!? I hope it doesn’t happen, BUT doesn’t it seem like the exact type of crazy opposite thing that COULD happen???

All I’m saying folks, is let’s be humble. There’s a long road ahead & whatever we’ve done to this point is irrelevant in the sense of what this team has set out to accomplish. Personally, I don’t want to hear the chirping that would ensue from other fans after an early playoff exit & it would make for a long, painful offseason.

 

[The Macho King]

I’ve seen a bit too much disregard for Columbus on this board. We’ve had a remarkable regular season yes, but in the playoffs anything can happen. The expectations have never been higher & this team has never been more determined to win it all. But....

I think some of the y’all about “smoking CLB” or “destroying them” is a bit cocky and overconfident. It’s very hard for the #1 team to make it thru all the way. And usually the 1st Round we are at least one surprise maybe two. Wouldn’t it be something if Columbus comes to play & beats us, winning their first playoff series ever!? I hope it doesn’t happen, BUT doesn’t it seem like the exact type of crazy opposite thing that COULD happen???

All I’m saying folks, is let’s be humble. There’s a long road ahead & whatever we’ve done to this point is irrelevant in the sense of what this team has set out to accomplish. Personally, I don’t want to hear the chirping that would ensue from other fans after an early playoff exit & it would make for a long, painful offseason.

I'm so sick of this f***ing cliche.

Columbus, both the city and the team, are trash. If we make it to five games it's because an order came on high from Vinik to get one more home game-worth of ticket sales.

 

[CBJ VGK]

I'm so sick of this ****ing cliche.

Columbus, both the city and the team, are trash. If we make it to five games it's because an order came on high from Vinik to get one more home game-worth of ticket sales.

Yeah, OK. I am sure you have spent a lot of time in Columbus....

 

[The Macho King]

Yeah, OK. I am sure you have spent a lot of time in Columbus....

Got stuck there for a case for like three weeks. It was awful.

 

[CBJ VGK]

Got stuck there for a case for like three weeks. It was awful.

Was this 20 years ago...?

Sorry about your experience, but Columbus is booming right now. Rejuvenated Downtown and Short North area. Incredible dining, hotels and watering holes. Amazing school districts and tree-lined immaculate suburbs with some of the best golf courses in the country.

I can tell you, personally, (minus the crappy winter weather) it blows Las Vegas out of the water as an overall place to live.

 

[The Macho King]

Was this 20 years ago...?

Sorry about your experience, but Columbus is booming right now. Rejuvenated Downtown and Short North area. Incredible dining, hotels and watering holes. Amazing school districts and tree-lined immaculate suburbs with some of the best golf courses in the country.

I can tell you, personally, (minus the crappy winter weather) it blows Las Vegas out of the water as an overall place to live.

I mean - Las Vegas is a shit town too if you venture out of a casino.

 

[CBJ VGK]

I mean - Las Vegas is a **** town too if you venture out of a casino.

Actually, it's a shit town if you venture TO the casinos. Outside of the Strip it really isn't that bad, minus the **** schools.

But compared to Tampa? C'mon. Outside of the beaches and weather (which are great, don't get me wrong), Columbus is superior to Tampa on almost every level (culture, economy, schools, etc.)

 

[The Macho King]

Actually, it's a **** town if you venture TO the casinos. Outside of the Strip it really isn't that bad, minus the **** schools.

But compared to Tampa? C'mon. Outside of the beaches and weather (which are great, don't get me wrong), Columbus is superior to Tampa on almost every level (culture, economy, schools, etc.)

Beaches and weather go a long way in making a place not a shit town. I don't give a shit about school systems - I'm not in high school.

 

[Madifer]

Lol your team is trash. The only reason it wouldn't be a sweep is if the League stops in and mercy rules your asses after game 3.

Well thanks a lot I guess!

I came here in peace and Im leaving in peace.

Cheers

 

[Coopers Gum]

Jesus Macho, bring a body bag next time

 

[Hoek]

My main concerns with Columbus is they aren't the same team we played last and they will be motivated not to be embarrassed the way they were during the season. That doesn't mean they will push us to 7 games or something but it might make for some nailbiters as they focus on not getting blown out.

 

[meatwad4343]

My main concerns with Columbus is they aren't the same team we played last and they will be motivated not to be embarrassed the way they were during the season. That doesn't mean they will push us to 7 games or something but it might make for some nailbiters as they focus on not getting blown out.

Yes. They have a vezina winning goalie who's been hot lately, and a ton of talent especially after the trade deadline. They can catch fire and give us an actual series. Carolina doesn't have great goal tending and no playoff experience. Kind of reminds me of the devils last year. Just a happy to be there team.

 

[RussianGuyovich]

I actually like Columbus, but yeah we’re gonna whip them silly and gonna f*** them stupid .

 

[DaBolts]

Yeah, OK. I am sure you have spent a lot of time in Columbus....

Lot's of Floridians have spent time in Columbus.

Most were on work release programs to play for Ohio State, but yes, many have been there.

I must admit, I've only driven through there. It's like hitting a rest area on I-75. Nothing special, just a great place to take a wizz.

 

[DaBolts]

I mean - Las Vegas is a **** town too if you venture out of a casino.

Gotta disagree with you, with all respect. The underground clubs at 4 a.m.ish, that's something to see. It's a freak show, but something to see.

Columbus? At 4 a.m. the only thing you see is OSU recruits stealing cars.

 

[DaBolts]

Got stuck there for a case for like three weeks. It was awful.

That's worse than an arse infection from sitting on a public toilet. Three weeks? What did you do to piss off the judge?

 

[Fabiobest]

Canes are 2-0 at Philadelphia.

We'll met Columbus so...not the best team to meet in the first round imho.

 

[Vasilevskiy]

Wanted to play the Canes but we still should beat the Blue Jackets. I will say a sweep just because they play crap against us

 

[God King Fudge]

There's zero reason to be humble for either Carolina or Columbus. They will get destroyed.

 

[Stormbreaker]

CBJ leading 4-1
Canes-Flyers 4-3 going to be an interesting 3rd period

 

[Master P]

Lol your team is trash. The only reason it wouldn't be a sweep is if the League stops in and mercy rules your asses after game 3.

GO GET'EM

 

[Stormbreaker]

jk

 

[AlphaCatalyst]

It’s official

 

[Hint1k]

Out of these teams our 1st choice should be Columbus. We have crazy good stats against them. 6 wins in a row with 3 shutouts and the total score 29 - 7 (goals for - goals against).

The comparison of team's schedules:
2019 Playoff Race - Magic number to clinch the playoffs

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