Around the League 2020-21

[SoCal Dreaming]

Maybe its Doughty's hint to management to aggressively pursue Eichel and Hamilton.

 

[Kalv]

Either:

1. It was his way of saying he wants out
2. he's really delusional about their chances of having success with that aging core, including himself
3. he just wants to have a bit more fun playing and winning games, without caring about the future outlook of the organization.


Well, at least he is speaking out, props to him. But yeah, it's a bit headscratching.

 

[AngelDuck]

Either:

1. It was his way of saying he wants out
2. he's really delusional about their chances of having success with that aging core, including himself
3. he just wants to have a bit more fun playing and winning games, without caring about the future outlook of the organization.


Well, at least he is speaking out, props to him. But yeah, it's a bit headscratching.

If he wanted to actually win, he should have left to Toronto/Edmonton and taken a discount to play there. But he doesn’t actually want to. He wants to get paid his fat check (which he did earn) and live in Manhattan Beach. All while reserving the right to be a massive primma Donna and ostracize the young players on the team. He has put management in a terrible spot and I don’t think rob Blake was a good Gm to begin with. I’m glad the Kings are stuck with Doughty

You just can’t talk to the media like he does

 

[Kalv]

Oh I just noticed he had that contract renewed. Jeesh. Well, to be honest, I get why he would like to win instead of going through rebuild which should be no fun.

But yeah, calling out trading prospects like that perhaps is not the best thing a player with a letter ''A'' can say, lol.

 

[Mr Rogers]

Either:

1. It was his way of saying he wants out
2. he's really delusional about their chances of having success with that aging core, including himself
3. he just wants to have a bit more fun playing and winning games, without caring about the future outlook of the organization.


Well, at least he is speaking out, props to him. But yeah, it's a bit headscratching.

I do think he wants to win but doesn’t realize or doesn’t want to realize that you can’t have it both ways. Look at Kane and Getzlaf - especially Kane since he’s still so good- who are seeing out some lean years in order to get the organisation back to the top. They understand the cadence to everything but have faith in their management. Doughty puts Blake and Robitaille in a tough spot but who knows if Kopitar is even onboard with what he said. I mean, sure most guys care about winning but some are more reasonable. Also, Quick doesn’t have much left in the tank. I’m sure they are super close but tough to take that at face value

 

[Leonardo87]

So to recap...

Kings Players - “Screw the kids development we are ready now to compete.”

Buffalo Players - “We want the F out of here”

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

I love how VAN is just playing random irrelevant games as the playoffs begin. It's like relegation. What a weird f***in season.

 

[duckaroosky]

Hoping for some bracket buster type upsets. Love the chaos!

 

[Mr Rogers]

It’s crazy to think the Avs still have Newhook who’s just now coming along given all the elite talent already on their roster.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

105 points for McDavid after Edmonton loses to Vancouver today.

 

[bsu]

First 2 goals of the PLAYOFFS are from Wilson and DeBrusk... playoff hockey is a different monster, I miss it so much.

 

[Mr Rogers]

I think Boston wins this series. if there are any holes in the lineup, maybe you could look at their offense from the blue line after McAvoy, but Grzelcyk has been good this year.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

It’s crazy to think the Avs still have Newhook who’s just now coming along given all the elite talent already on their roster.

Yeah its gonna help them a lot because they'll eventually lose one of their top6 forwards to the salary cap situation.

Carolina is similar in that they have Suzuki, Rees and Honka not even on their team yet.
Those 3 won't be elite but they should all be good players.

 

[Paul4587]

I think Boston wins this series. if there are any holes in the lineup, maybe you could look at their offense from the blue line after McAvoy, but Grzelcyk has been good this year.

I think Bruins take it also. I’m rooting for the Caps though, I really want to see Chara advance. Been an awesome game so far.

 

[AngelDuck]

Caps/Pens/Bruins are all pretty similar to me. I honestly think NYI is the best in that division. Not sure any of those teams can beat Carolina/Tampa or even Toronto this year

 

[Mr Rogers]

I think Bruins take it also. I’m rooting for the Caps though, I really want to see Chara advance. Been an awesome game so far.

Yeah, I think this will be a good series. Lotta vets who can still play at a very high level

 

[Mr Rogers]

Barkov is just such a good player. Fantastic vision

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

The atmosphere in Sunrise has been superb so far. Crowd’s really into it, get them a perennial contender to get excited about.

Game has been great, too. Tons of open ice and skill galore. Barkov is terrific, we’d be lucky if we even have a shot at him next year.

 

[Sean Garrity]

The battle of Florida is going to be electric.

 

[Goose of Reason]

That was the best period of hockey I've watched in a while. This series is going to be nuts.

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

I love how VAN is just playing random irrelevant games as the playoffs begin. It's like relegation. What a weird f***in season.

It’s on in the 1030 eastern time slot on a Sunday too after a full slate of playoff hockey. It’s like college football where you get that “oh yeah, the random PAC-12 game is on now” after a full day of huge games.

 

[Mr Rogers]

Omg, those three guys are gonna be tough for Florida to contain on the PP

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

Omg, those three guys are gonna be tough for Florida to contain on the PP

The way their top unit opens up the penalty killing box is a work of art and a treat to watch

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

Florida has got to stay out of the box if they want to hang in this series. Penalties are killing them.

I hope the coaching staff are taking notes during this series. The ease with which both PPs are getting to the slot and opening up cross-ice passing lanes is astounding considering our man advantages are all perimeter-oriented

 

[Mr Rogers]

Kuch is just too much. He is a prolific offensive player and i still don't think you hear enough about him. Rough playoffs in 2019 - definitely not their worst though - but last year was sensational. Looking good again this year