Around The NHL Discussion 2019/20 - Part III

[Stupendous Yappi]

The atmospherics are great actually. It looks like NHL hockey and it sounds like NHL hockey. I’d add, the intensity of the exhibition games are much higher than preseason games.

My enthusiasm for the post-season was already high, but now I think this is going to be awesome.

 

[DoubleK81]

I don't know how much of the crappy pumped in crowd noises on NBC i'll be able to take. SportsNet either isn't doing it, or have it super low and it's so much better.

 

[AjaxManifesto]

The crowd noise is fine

 

[simon IC]

I don't know how much of the crappy pumped in crowd noises on NBC i'll be able to take. SportsNet either isn't doing it, or have it super low and it's so much better.

Sportsnet is superior to NBC in every aspect of their coverage.

 

[CaliforniaBlues310]

The only issue I had yesterday was the goal horn/songs for the road team scoring. I hope that’s just an exhibition thing.

Everything else was WAY better than I anticipated when they announced this. The seat covering makes it look like we’re watching an indoor Winter Classic game tbh.

 

[AjaxManifesto]

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[Stupendous Yappi]

Meaningful hockey games start tomorrow. I’m really looking forward to this, something I’d have taken for granted months ago.

 

[BlueDream]

I’ll admit I was wrong about this. I didn’t think the NHL would be able to pull it off but from seeing all the services provided in the bubble, they’ve done an amazing job. It’s super cool what’s happening.

I’m pumped to just relax and watch hockey all weekend. And then everyday after that. There’s gonna be multiple games each day and it’s gonna be a lot of fun to follow.

 

[Davimir Tarablad]

Meaningful hockey games start tomorrow. I’m really looking forward to this, something I’d have taken for granted months ago.

Best sentence I've heard in months.

 

[The Note]

I’m the first one in to kick the NHL when they do something dumb or poorly, so it’s only fair to say, they’ve seemingly nailed these bubbles and whole return to play. Obviously it’s still early on and who knows how it’ll ultimately play out but I think they’ve put themselves in as good a position as they can. I’ll admit a big smile came across my face when I saw the full docket of games on tap today.

 

[mk80]

This Canes vs. Rangers game has been a great opener for the 2020 playoffs, drama, intensity, and two teams playing hard right off the hop!

 

[Blueston]

Why did the Oilers start Jake Allen in net?

 

[BlueDream]

Weren’t people raving about how much energy the Oilers had against the Flames when complaining how flat the Blues looked?

Yeah... this is why you can’t make any assumptions yet. Edmonton looks like garbage and this game actually matters.

 

[mk80]

Why did the Oilers start Jake Allen in net?

For all our frustrations with Allen, I'd take him in net over Smith anytime!

That being while Smith hasn't been good, the rest of the Oilers failed to show up except when on the PP.

 

[Bluesnatic27]

I never understood the fear against the Oilers. They definitely improved over the offseason from a coaching and depth perspective. But they're about 2 years, at least, from being a team I think will compete for the cup.

That defense, bottom-6, and goaltending will need to improve.

 

[MissouriMook]

I think the Oilers are a logical destination for Allen. Smith is toast and they shouldn’t trust Koskinen.

 

[BlueDream]

The Hawks won’t exactly be going away. They have some legitimate young talent.

 

[BlueOil]

I think the Oilers are a logical destination for Allen. Smith is toast and they shouldn’t trust Koskinen.

if the blues retain, maybe, but koskinen and allen is fairly redundant

 

[Blueston]

For all our frustrations with Allen, I'd take him in net over Smith anytime!

That being while Smith hasn't been good, the rest of the Oilers failed to show up except when on the PP.

Agreed. But he looks today like Allen when he struggles. Dumb mistakes, lunging at puck, etc..

 

[mk80]

The Hawks won’t exactly be going away. They have some legitimate young talent.

Kubalik is having a fantastic game today, but you're right they're young guys are all solid players.

 

[Stealth JD]

Kubalik is a huge find for Chicago. He and Dach make that team dangerous. Toews, Kane, Debrincat, Saad, Kubalik, Dach, Strome...that's way deeper than the Oilers offense. Both teams have questionable defense and goaltending, though I'd rather have Crawford than Smith. Oilers got a lousy match-up and might have a short playoff stay if they can't tighten up the defense. If either of these teams with the 1st overall pick in the draft they're going to be trouble.

 

[Bobby Orrtuzzo]

Kubalik is a huge find for Chicago. He and Dach make that team dangerous. Toews, Kane, Debrincat, Saad, Kubalik, Dach, Strome...that's way deeper than the Oilers offense. Both teams have questionable defense and goaltending, though I'd rather have Crawford than Smith. Oilers got a lousy match-up and might have a short playoff stay if they can't tighten up the defense. If either of these teams with the 1st overall pick in the draft they're going to be trouble.

And DeBrincat had a terrible year this past year too. If he’s more of the player he was the year before...lookout.

Also, as of right now it kinda sucks knowing we passed on DeBrincat when he was sitting right there....but Kyrou still has time to prove he was a good enough choice

 

[mk80]

And DeBrincat had a terrible year this past year too. If he’s more of the player he was the year before...lookout.

Also, as of right now it kinda sucks knowing we passed on DeBrincat when he was sitting right there....but Kyrou still has time to prove he was a good enough choice

I think Kyrou will pan out, the problem right now is he hasn't been able to work his way onto the NHL roster consistently, but that's not a knock on him. I would have liked seeing him instead of Brouwer the other day, but oh well.

 

[Bobby Orrtuzzo]

I think Kyrou will pan out, the problem right now is he hasn't been able to work his way onto the NHL roster consistently, but that's not a knock on him. I would have liked seeing him instead of Brouwer the other day, but oh well.

Right. I don’t wanna seem like I’m down on Kyrou. I think next year will be a telling year for him.

 

[Bluesnatic27]

Part of me wants Montreal to win this series just so they can't get Lafreniere. That's the only reason.