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[Neuf]

That's a point of view.

I feel exactly the opposite way. The lack of enforcement of the rules stifles skill and talent - skating, speed, passing, shooting, creativity, etc. It rewards mugging, tripping, hooking, cross-checking, etc. This debate is not about clean hitting, within the rules.

BUT, the most important thing is consistency. If the rules don't apply in the PO, then they shouldn't in the regular season either. Or vice-versa. Decide what the rules are and then enforce them - whatever they are.

Exactly. Regular season performance and strategy should be applicable in playoffs

 

[Jets 31]

Last time i checked cross checking is a penalty but in the playoffs unless you blatantly cross check a guy in the face, no problem, cross check the guy 6 straight times in the back, carry on.

 

[cbcwpg]

So what does watching the first three , scratch that, now four games of the playoffs tell me?

that the North division was full of crappy teams.

 

[LucianoBorsato]

Nice job, Wild!

 

[None]

So what does watching the first three games of the playoffs tell me?

that the North division was full of crappy teams.

I've barely watched the American teams this season but I definitely felt like I was watching a league under different rules at times when I did. It really makes me curious to see how matchups are going to play out when the divisional matchups are finished.

 

[cbcwpg]

Anyone but Vegas…

 

[Duke749]

Wild taking down Vegas in game one is interesting. Wild players were selling out everywhere to help Talbot. Vegas had to be bailed out by Fluery several times. It begs some questions with regards to Vegas.

 

[snowkiddin]

Vegas is f***ed in a few years — bloated contracts and guys past their prime — they’ll be in a very tough rebuild.

They need to get over the hump soon, so if the Wild can take them out in round one, that’d be extra splendid.

 

[SUX2BU]

F*** vegas

 

[10Ducky10]

Vegas is f***ed in a few years — bloated contracts and guys past their prime — they’ll be in a very tough rebuild.

They need to get over the hump soon, so if the Wild can take them out in round one, that’d be extra splendid.

Which ones besides Pie?
Serious question.

 

[Frendlygiant]

Time flies

Been 3 years.

Hopefully we can get that feeling again soon.

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I remember feeling really unease after that game. We were flying at first but then it seemed like Vegas came out of their haze and just took over the later half of the game. Still an awesome run. Felt like a million bucks during the Nashville series

 

[Duke749]

Tampa and Florida hate each other. I’d suggest everyone tune in.

 

[Duke749]

I also think Bennet is gonna be a game changer for Florida. He was a big factor against us in the playins last year.

 

[The Blue Baron]

Congrats to the Wild!

good show! Fleury already looks frazzled!

 

[Swiftt]

The energy in the building for this Tampa/Florida game (ironic I know) is incredible.
Makes me so sad that we will be playing in an empty building still

 

[surixon]

This is the first time I have seen Florid play this year and I have to say I am quite impressed. They play a very fast and aggressive game, the type of hockey i like. Looks like coach Q still has it.

 

[snowkiddin]

Which ones besides Pie?
Serious question.

Stone is great but he’s making 9.5 until he’s 36. Patches is expensive but he’s only signed for a few more years. Lehner’s contract is pretty iffy too.

As it stands, they’re right up against the cap already and their roster isn’t getting any younger. Once their older players start to decline, they’ll run into issues.

 

[surixon]

Stone is great but he’s making 9.5 until he’s 36. Patches is expensive but he’s only signed for a few more years. Lehner’s contract is pretty iffy too.

As it stands, they’re right up against the cap already and their roster isn’t getting any younger. Once their older players start to decline, they’ll run into issues.

I'm pretty shocked Cody Glass hasnt made an impact for them yet. Anyone know what the deal is with him as he's at the age where you'd expect him to be a full time NHLer.

 

[Frendlygiant]

Man, I hope Dubois and Lowry are watching these games and just getting pumped to throw their bodies around.

edit:spelling

 

[SUX2BU]

Which ones besides Pie?
Serious question.

stone, fleury

 

[Edgar Halliwax]

There are more fans in their seats in Florida than before the pandemic. Weird, wild stuff

 

[SUX2BU]

Tampa and Florida hate each other. I’d suggest everyone tune in.

154 minutes in penalties on May 8th

 

[snowkiddin]

Kucherov with two PP goals tonight is a black mark on the league. The cap circumvention is working.

 

[snowkiddin]

I'm pretty shocked Cody Glass hasnt made an impact for them yet. Anyone know what the deal is with him as he's at the age where you'd expect him to be a full time NHLer.

Bust

Kidding, I have no idea.

 

[surixon]

Kucherov with two PP goals tonight is a black mark on the league. The cap circumvention is working.

Ita clear bs, no way he couldn't have played last week in the regular season and should have been activated prior to year end. This league is pathetic.