Around the NHL 2014-15 part V

[2faded]

Will this series end like the Ducks series ended in 2013? Lightning losing to Wings in game 7 with Stamkos scoring 0 goals the entire series?

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

Will this series end like the Ducks series ended in 2013? Lightning losing to Wings in game 7 with Stamkos scoring 0 goals the entire series?

Hope so. I want Tampa out.

 

[Arthuros]

Well, at least at this rate, I'll have gotten 7/8 on my bracket.

 

[HanSolo]

I weep zero tears for Detroit.

Edit: I forgot. My bad.

 

[Ducks DVM]

I can't believe how many Detroit fans with a straight face can say that the NHL wants Tampa Bay in the playoffs over them. They're one of the only 6 teams worth watching as far as the NHL is concerned.

 

[TheGoodShepard]

I can't believe how many Detroit fans with a straight face can say that the NHL wants Tampa Bay in the playoffs over them. They're one of the only 6 teams worth watching as far as the NHL is concerned.

Bettman's gotta help those poor Sun Belt teams, dont'cha know?

 

[Getzmonster]

Babcock = game 7 choker. Don't want him now.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

Babcock = game 7 choker. Don't want him now.

 

[DarthYenik]

The only wrong guess on my bracket has been Nashville over Hawks, not including the amount of games, to which I've only guessed right once (Minny in 5).

And I have Nashville going to the conference finals, so at least one of my second round picks is wrong.

 

[Mr Rogers]

Don't see Tampa getting by Montreal. Mostly because they're probably exhausted.

 

[Arthuros]

I had Ottawa as the upset against the Habs, sadly. I actually had Ott in 5.

 

[kducks]

I had Ottawa as the upset against the Habs, sadly. I actually had Ott in 5.

Me too. I had them going to the Finals with us in a rematch.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

Me too. I had them going to the Finals with us in a rematch.

 

[JabbaJabba]

Don't see Tampa getting by Montreal. Mostly because they're probably exhausted.

I agree. If Detroit could shut down Tampa's offence, I don't see why Montreal can't do the same and they have Price. Also I think that Rangers will beat Washington.

 

[Markus078]

It looks like the Hawks got Artemi Panarin. This can turn out great for them. Where are our FA signings???

 

[Fighter]

Glad the Wings are out: they make look any other team in the League entertaining.

 

[evomacky]

kronwall kronwalled the wings.

 

[Paul4587]

It looks like the Hawks got Artemi Panarin. This can turn out great for them. Where are our FA signings???

The last college/European signing we had that worked out was what 8 years ago in Dustin Penner? I wouldn't get your hopes up, this team is built through drafting and trading.

Edit: if you count goalies it was probably Hiller.

 

[Carolinas Identity*]

An Anaheim//Tampa Bay SCF would do wonders for the main boards.

Not quite as good as Arizona//Florida, but still up there

 

[AngelDuck]

The last college/European signing we had that worked out was what 8 years ago in Dustin Penner? I wouldn't get your hopes up, this team is built through drafting and trading.

Edit: if you count goalies it was probably Hiller.

There was a period of time where we were churning out top 6 players from undrafted signings (Penner, Andy Mac, Kunitz), but you're right, they haven't had nearly as much success at that since BM took over

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

An Anaheim//Tampa Bay SCF would do wonders for the main boards.

Not quite as good as Arizona//Florida, but still up there

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

There was a period of time where we were churning out top 6 players from undrafted signings (Penner, Andy Mac, Kunitz), but you're right, they haven't had nearly as much success at that since BM took over

College scouting is much more well traveled ground now though. It's basically just a bidding war now, where before it was about signing guys that nobody else had noticed.

 

[AngelDuck]

College scouting is much more well traveled ground now though. It's basically just a bidding war now, where before it was about signing guys that nobody else had noticed.

Yeah, same thing happened in baseball with Latin born players. After a batch of successful under the radar pickups, it's now the Yankees/Red Sox/Dodgers just writing blank checks to sign these players

 

[bumperkisser]

An Anaheim//Tampa Bay SCF would do wonders for the main boards.

Not quite as good as Arizona//Florida, but still up there

I'd be worried about an ana/Tampa final. So much speed and skill. But I'm getting ahead of myself lol

 

[Bender66]

Rags fans whining about Boyle being boarded on the final play. If you watch the replay, he sees backstrom coming and purposely turns his back and hips to backstrom. No pity from me here. If you are dumb enough to willingly put your body in danger you suffer the consequences.