4 Eastern Conference Finals in 6 years. HOLY ****. Our time is now. HUGE credit to JBB. Every single addition since last summer has played a pivotal role. Shatty, though a defensive train wreck at times, has moved the puck well - and, most importantly - he gets shots through from the blue line, which has always plagued our team. Pucks on net is critical in the playoffs and doomed us against Columbus last year, the Capitals, and Chicago. Shatty has been responsible for some key goals so far. Bogo not only has surpassed expectations, but he has been absolutely incredible out there. We have talked about it for weeks. Yet every game he continues to surprise me. Even when he gets beat, he doubles as Hedman and saves the play with his long reach. Schenn has added great depth. And finally, Coleman and Goodrow have formed the best third line in the playoffs. To be sure, we complained during the regular season that we grossly overpaid for their services - of course, their contracts next season played a huge part in the compensation. But they have been relentless on the forecheck and tremendous on the PK. They have been a joy to watch in playoff hockey.
We need the Hockey Gods to give us Kuch and Stammer back. And Cooper better be ready to handle NYI's trap.
I can go on and on about the other guys, too. Let's limit it to saying that Hedman is in 2015 playoffs form. Hopefully the beast can keep this up for a few more weeks.
