Around the League '23-24

[Magic Mittens]

Wtf Vegas was up 4-1 midway through the 3rd so I turned that game off. Somehow they gave up 6 goals over the next 11 minutes. They blew their 3 goal lead within a 1:10. Crazy

Same, and when I read Serp's post, I thought are you drunk! Vegas Cleary won...

 

[Pierre from Orleans]

Any idea who's starting in net for you guys?

 

[serp]

Back to back with the easier opponent first. Would have to assume Wedge starts in Chicago.

 

[Elysian]

Any idea who's starting in net for you guys?

What's your fantasy team name?

 

[Pierre from Orleans]

What's your fantasy team name?

Wedged_wood

 

[Magic Mittens]

Sucks about Rantanen, never want to see guys get hurt. Even if it is Colorado

 

[Elysian]

Wedged_wood

Gross, you forgot the 3's

 

[eartotheground]

Gross, you forgot the the 3's

W3dg3_would

 

[Kcb12345]

Blues now with 2 recent losses to the Sharks to likely seal their playoff fate. Crazy

 

[Kcb12345]

 

[Dynamite Time]

Just in from work and Vegas is up 1-0 early. Hate to say it but go Knights; a regulation win moves them back into 3rd in Pacific and keeps Canucks from gaining any points.

 

[catters078]

I'm starting to want the smoke.

I'd love Dallas to eliminate Vegas first round.

No way Vegas will have great chemistry come game 1. Hertl will be a bit player at best and stone will take time to be up to game speed.

Vegas were in prime physical condition and cohesion by the WCF last year..they aren't that at the moment

Hoping the Stars nail that 1 seed...and if it's Vegas round 1, let's eliminate them

 

[Kipper 17]

I'm starting to want the smoke.

I'd love Dallas to eliminate Vegas first round.

No way Vegas will have great chemistry come game 1. Hertl will be a bit player at best and stone will take time to be up to game speed.

Vegas were in prime physical condition and cohesion by the WCF last year..they aren't that at the moment

Hoping the Stars nail that 1 seed...and if it's Vegas round 1, let's eliminate them

Is Stone going to be back? Or are you just assuming he will be because of last year?

 

[Zrhutch]

Is Stone going to be back? Or are you just assuming he will be because of last year?

It’s an assumption, but it’s all but an assured thing.

 

[oconnor9sean]

Even with Stone back, I feel confident in saying that we're a better team than Vegas, but you can't discredit the Champs until they're eliminated. They play with a ton of swagger and I really would hate for our first-round opponent in our best season in eons to be them, lol.

That being said, I don't believe in the Canucks or Oilers too much, so I could easily see Vegas making it to the WCF if they go the Pacific route, and I would much rather face them in Round 1 than Round 3, push come to shove.

 

[Magic Mittens]

I'm just happy to avoid playing Avs or Jets in round one, let them play each other, and assuming we win round one, we can deal with the winner of that series in round two.

We are kind of like Vegas, we will have Hakanpaa and Daddy rise from the dead like Stone for game one! Except we don't have 55 mil in extra cap

 

[Smelling Salt]

I see Mike Sullivan with the season on the line last night, channels some Big Bowness Energy™ and starts his plugs in OT and Crosby/Malkin never see the ice.

 

[serp]

Aparentyl Crosby had some kind of skate issue . Malkin dunno

 

[Kipper 17]

It’s an assumption, but it’s all but an assured thing.

Based on the some of the posts on here from VGK fans, they believe his injury is legit and don’t expect him back. At least they’re acting that one. Non-VGK fans all seem to be assuming he will be 100% for game 1.

 

[Troy McClure]

I don't care about seeding. Play anyone.

 

[serp]

Well having easier opponents and the hopefully a quicker series win there's a higher chance to reach the later rounds with less injuries. Seen it time and time again the healthier team usually wins those.

There aren't any easy opponents in the West this year but there's good and less good matchups. I think we can beat any team but some matchups are less good for player health

 

[eartotheground]

i'm still not convinced it's actually better to have home ice advantage. getting that road split seems so common in the first two games and you instantly have momentum as the lesser seed.

 

[Kipper 17]

Well having easier opponents and the hopefully a quicker series win there's a higher chance to reach the later rounds with less injuries. Seen it time and time again the healthier team usually wins those.

There aren't any easy opponents in the West this year but there's good and less good matchups. I think we can beat any team but some matchups are less good for player health

Ya that’s my biggest concern for round 1. Which opponent is least likely to cause injuries.

 

[LT]

i'm still not convinced it's actually better to have home ice advantage. getting that road split seems so common in the first two games and you instantly have momentum as the lesser seed.

I forget who said it first, a few coaches have, but I like the thought that home ice in the playoffs only matters for Game 7.

 

[redbeardtx]

Ya that’s my biggest concern for round 1. Which opponent is least likely to cause injuries.

At least we don't have to worry about the Minnesota goon squad in the 1st round