Around the League '15-'16--PLAYOFFS? edition

[TonySCV]

Blues look impotent. Kudos to the Sharks. They are rolling.

 

[Scottkmlps]

Can teams please stop the stick salute? It seems so forced and fake.

 

[kingsfan28]

Another easy shutout for Jones.

 

[WHOneedsSOX]

Not sure about that. The Sharks are playing fast, the Pens and Bolts are faster teams. Pens-Sharks would be pretty even.

Sharks defense is just too good. Teams can't get within 20 feet of Jones.

 

[kingsfan28]

Pretty much.

 

[TruKingFan]

Blues look impotent. Kudos to the Sharks. They are rolling.

Hitchcock can't come up with answers on a game-to-game basis. DeBoer has completely out-coached him. Blues should have a new coach next year.

 

[TruKingFan]

Pretty much.

System goalie.

 

[kingsholygrail]

So Sharks vs Pens in the Final.

 

[WHOneedsSOX]

So Sharks vs Pens in the Final.

Bishop took part in a full practice today I think. His return should give the Bolts a boost. I think that one goes 7.

 

[kingsholygrail]

Bishop took part in a full practice today I think. His return should give the Bolts a boost. I think that one goes 7.

Goaltending hasn't been the issue. They've giving up almost 50 shots a game.

 

[SettlementRichie10]

Sharks defense is about as perfect 1-6 as you get. 2012 Kings tier blueline right now, IMO.

 

[The Night King]

Stupid Blues are still chokers smh.

 

[WHOneedsSOX]

Sharks defense is about as perfect 1-6 as you get. 2012 Kings tier blueline right now, IMO.

One of the best shut down guys in the game in Vlasic and one of the best offensive guys in the game in Burns. Then a bunch of 2nd pair guys. No real weakness in that group. Polak might be the weakest and he would've been 3rd best on the Kings in these playoffs after Martinez got hurt.

 

[Vamos Rafa]

Do you give credit to the SJ front office for refusing to "blow it up" after the reverse sweep?

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Do you give credit to the SJ front office for refusing to "blow it up" after the reverse sweep?

They got what they needed by adding Paul Martin and Roman Polak, they have depth up front, and stabilized their goaltending by acquiring Jones.

The Sharks didn't need to blow things up, just as the Kings don't have to, which many around here seem to suggest they must do.

 

[Trolfoli]

Do you give credit to the SJ front office for refusing to "blow it up" after the reverse sweep?

You mean when they tried to force Joe to waive his NMC by taking the C from him? Yeah... they're a joke.

Solid D though.

Edit: If only the Kings had a D as good as the Sharks.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

They got what they needed by adding Paul Martin and Roman Polak, they have depth up front, and stabilized their goaltending by acquiring Jones.

The Sharks didn't need to blow things up, just as the Kings don't have to, which many around here seem to suggest they must do.

I have to give Doug Wilson so much credit for trusting their European scouts. They've added two key players from Europe; undrafted Melker Karlsson and unsigned Florida pick Joonas Donksoi. To add young, cheap GOOD players like that without giving up assets or draft picks has been a big part of their success this year.

They've already signed another forward that Ottawa couldn't sign and they are rumored to add a defensemen the Ducks couldn't sign for next year. 2 more cheap, young and (hopefully) good players.

Without those signing, not sure the Sharks would be where they are now.

 

[Model62]

Do you give credit to the SJ front office for refusing to "blow it up" after the reverse sweep?

They tried to blow it up. Thornton and Marleau wouldn't waive their NTCs.

 

[PJ Kings Hockey]

Impressive team to watch. I'd be surprised if San Jose doesn't win the Cup.

I have to give Doug Wilson so much credit for trusting their European scouts. They've added two key players from Europe; undrafted Melker Karlsson and unsigned Florida pick Joonas Donksoi. To add young, cheap GOOD players like that without giving up assets or draft picks has been a big part of their success this year.

They've already signed another forward that Ottawa couldn't sign and they are rumored to add a defensemen the Ducks couldn't sign for next year. 2 more cheap, young and (hopefully) good players.

Without those signing, not sure the Sharks would be where they are now.

We signed an undrafted free agent from Vancouver a few years back. He's now playing goal for the Sharks.

Meanwhile, Hyka, Kubalik, Kitsyn, Prohorkhin, Bartosak, Zykov...whether because of not panning out, not coming over, getting kicked out for an egregious action, or getting traded, none of these guys are playing for our AHL or NHL teams. Chicago is poaching players from overseas, the Sharks as well, but the Kings?

 

[YP44]

I have to give Doug Wilson so much credit for trusting their European scouts. They've added two key players from Europe; undrafted Melker Karlsson and unsigned Florida pick Joonas Donksoi. To add young, cheap GOOD players like that without giving up assets or draft picks has been a big part of their success this year.

They've already signed another forward that Ottawa couldn't sign and they are rumored to add a defensemen the Ducks couldn't sign for next year. 2 more cheap, young and (hopefully) good players.

Without those signing, not sure the Sharks would be where they are now.

Donskoi especially has been a stud.

 

[YP44]

You mean when they tried to force Joe to waive his NMC by taking the C from him? Yeah... they're a joke.

Solid D though.

Edit: If only the Kings had a D as good as the Sharks.

agreed that D is insane, St. Louis didn't seem to have anything brewing at all. Tarasanko was friggin invisible.

COME ONE ST LOUIS I HAVE $800 ON YOU!!

 

[deeshamrock]

TSN's list of the top 30 Free Agents

http://www.tsn.ca/stamkos-leads-top-30-potential-nhl-free-agents-1.492995

 

[deeshamrock]

Hitchcock can't come up with answers on a game-to-game basis. DeBoer has completely out-coached him. Blues should have a new coach next year.

DeBoer is a good coach, you won't find many players who didn't/don't love playing for him, tends to bring out the best (see Clarkson, D, only 30 goal season) and he was the reason the Devils got to the SCF i n2012
Hitch..is way past his expiration date, 3 yrs is the point where his effectiveness dies.

WHo knows, he might end up in Anaheim...

 

[HookKing]

Stupid Blues are still chokers smh.

Or, they just ain't that good. They definitely don't have that extra gear.

 

[Keith Sweaty]

Wouldn't be mad if Shorks won it, fan base deserves a win.