Around the league 2019-20

[Leonardo87]

I'm finally able to watch a hockey game and it's two teams that I hate.

Likewise.

 

[Exit Dose]

Which team looks most dangerous going into the semis?

I'm hoping Vegas wins.

 

[bsu]

Trotz is franchise changing lol

 

[Paul4587]

Which team looks most dangerous going into the semis?

I'm hoping Vegas wins.

Vegas and Tampa. Vegas in particular have been absolutely dominant all post season.

 

[Exit Dose]

Vegas and Tampa. Vegas in particular have been absolutely dominant all post season.

Those teams play some of the prettiest hockey in the league.

 

[AngelDuck]

Tampa has looked good but this Islanders team just gets it done. I see a 7 game series coming

 

[dracom]

i'm not that invested in the Islanders or anything, but it is absolutely hilarious to me that they've had great playoff success right after losing Tavares; who wanted to leave to have playoff success with Toronto who can't even a play-in round.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

The way Tavares posted that photo after signing with Toronto was the douchiest move ever, he punched the Islanders fanbase in the nuts with that stunt, a low blow to his Islanders teammates as well, Islanders are more motivated to win as a team without him.

 

[AngelDuck]

The way Tavares posted that photo after signing with Toronto was the douchiest move ever, he punched the Islanders fanbase in the nuts with that stunt, a low blow to his Islanders teammates as well, Islanders are more motivated to win as a team without him.

He’s a free agent who wanted to play for his favorite team growing up. It ain’t that big of a deal in my mind. It’s like Gerritt Cole signing with the Yankees. These guys can do whatever they choose. And if you grew up a fan of a team AND they’re willing to pay you the most, why wouldn’t you sign there?

But the Isles have certainly done a great job of not missing him much

 

[Terry Yake]

it'll be tampa vs vegas in the finals

 

[Anaheim4ever]

But if it were Dallas vs Tampa in the finals and Dallas won, could Dallas blow up its roster after winning the cup ?
They have quite a few guys who are likely to decline next season in Bishop, Khudobin, Pavelski, Radulov and the continued decline of Jamie Benn.
They have a nice trio in Heiskinen, Roope, Gurianov who will still be in their prime when a rebuild is over.

 

[Paul4587]

Vegas still has to be the favorites but they’re going to have a much tougher time against Dallas who can actually defend. On the flip side the Stars don’t have nearly as good goaltending as Vancouver.

 

[Paul4587]

Dallas completely outclassed Vegas in game one, the discrepancy between the two teams defensively was quite evident. Vegas will no doubt bounce back but they’re going to need Lehner a lot more than they have in their first two series.

 

[2faded]

Why did they start Fleury? It wasn't back to back.

 

[The Duck Knight]

Why did they start Fleury? It wasn't back to back.

3rd game in 4 nights. Doesn't matter anyways. Fleury played well enough to win. Vegas generated zero offense.

 

[Exit Dose]

Nothing says ice hockey like having every fluid boiled out of you by the weather. Vegas won by not being here.

 

[Paul4587]

Why did they start Fleury? It wasn't back to back.

Probably because Lehner is coming off a stretch where he started 3 games in 4 nights. I doubt they start Fleury if it was later in the series and/or a must win.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

100% rooting for Perry.

 

[duckaroosky]

Good for him! He's overcome a lot. All the finalists were deserving though.

 

[duxfan1101]

TB is doing this without Stamkos, too.

 

[Paul4587]

If Kucherov, Point and Hedman keep firing on all cylinders like they currently are you can hand Tampa the cup now. They’re so fun to watch.

 

[bsu]

TB is doing this without Stamkos, too.

I literally don't even count him on the team when the playoffs start.

 

[Fighter]

Tampa scores 8 without Stamkos. Scary.

 

[Kalv]

That was not the same Islanders team that was playing against the Flyers and Washington. Perhaps the long Flyers series and travel to Edmonton late were some of the factors.

 

[bsu]

Go Shea