GDT: HFBoards GDT | 2/26/21 | I think we used up all the games yesterday

[The Macho King]

Everything has gone wrong this season, it’s nice to have it go right for one night lol. They reeeeeeeeeeeally needed a game like this.

Also you definitely just made The Macho King wince lirl

Ain't nothing like Hedman but Hedman!

 

[YukonCornelius]

Not watching the Bruins-Rangers game... but I thought the Bruins were some elite defensive team. They gave up 7 goals last night and 6 so far tonight.

Still in first place though

 

[Kranix]

Are the numbers on the Avs jerseys black?? That's even more ridiculous than I original thought their uniforms were.

 

[MapleLeafs94]

Man if the Wild could somehow get a game breaking centre they could be a legit threat (cougheichelcough). Their back end has been top 10 for a while but with a legit elite forward added they look pretty good from my viewing. Everybody ripped on them for being a middling team and assured us they needed a rebuild but one big trade for a legit center and they could be a problem. That task is no easy feat though.

 

[c9777666]

Their D-core was pretty devastated this off-season with top 4 regulars Krug and Chara parting ways. Very young and inexperienced defenseman filling their shoes. They still have probably the best of group of defensive forwards in the league with Bergeron and Marchand leading the way.

Losing one of them was bad enough, but both? Double blueline void.

 

[c9777666]

Man if the Wild could somehow get a game breaking centre they could be a legit threat (cougheichelcough). Their back end has been top 10 for a while but with a legit elite forward added they look pretty good from my viewing. Everybody ripped on them for being a middling team and assured us they needed a rebuild but one big trade for a legit center and they could be a problem. That task is no easy feat though.

Imagine if Kaprizov was on those 2014-2017 Wild teams. You think Boudreau would have liked to have a guy like this, esp. in 2016-17 alongside Staal's bounceback?

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

I was told Boston seamlessly transitioned their defence though? Even after losing two big pieces on the back-end?

 

[danpantz]

I was told Boston seamlessly transitioned their defence though? Even after losing two big pieces on the back-end?

They're missing half of there top 6 right now. And they've been fine outside of these two games lol.

When you're forced to play John Moore significant minutes, you're gunna have a bad time.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Imagine if Kaprizov was on those 2014-2017 Wild teams. You think Boudreau would have liked to have a guy like this, esp. in 2016-17 alongside Staal's bounceback?

Ouchy.

 

[voxel]

Man if the Wild could somehow get a game breaking centre they could be a legit threat (cougheichelcough). Their back end has been top 10 for a while but with a legit elite forward added they look pretty good from my viewing. Everybody ripped on them for being a middling team and assured us they needed a rebuild but one big trade for a legit center and they could be a problem. That task is no easy feat though.

They look great tonight. I think they could get the second round without an elite center... but Kopitar or Eichel would be amazing.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Man if the Wild could somehow get a game breaking centre they could be a legit threat (cougheichelcough). Their back end has been top 10 for a while but with a legit elite forward added they look pretty good from my viewing. Everybody ripped on them for being a middling team and assured us they needed a rebuild but one big trade for a legit center and they could be a problem. That task is no easy feat though.

If Rossi is legit, we're in pretty good shape with both him and Boldy coming into the fold next year.

 

[The Macho King]

Refs being a little kind to the Avs that last minute.

 

[voxel]

Still in first place though

I guess it's like losing to Sens

 

[MapleLeafs94]

If Rossi is legit, we're in pretty good shape with both him and Boldy coming into the fold next year.

Yeah, I'm sure you know a lot more than I do, as I don't follow the team and have only seen those 2 play at the World Juniors lol. Still even if they do break in as top 6 forwards next year which is wishful thinking, I'd like to see them scrounge something together for a top 6 center. Also wishful thinking but maybe a buy low on Zibanejad if the rangers don't like his contract demands and he has a down year which is looking likely.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Yeah, I'm sure you know a lot more than I do, as I don't follow the team and have only seen those 2 play at the World Juniors lol. Still even if they do break in as top 6 forwards next year which is wishful thinking, I'd like to see them scrounge something together for a top 6 center. Also wishful thinking but maybe a buy low on Zibanejad if the rangers don't like his contract demands and he has a down year which is looking likely.

You'll find very few in our fanbase that disagrees with that.

I wasn't correcting you or anything. Just noting some more young offensive talent that will be joining the ranks very shortly.

 

[Rangers79]

Late post but seeing and hearing fans at MSG was so nice. Made me really happy.

 

[MapleLeafs94]

Imagine if Kaprizov was on those 2014-2017 Wild teams. You think Boudreau would have liked to have a guy like this, esp. in 2016-17 alongside Staal's bounceback?

Well pretty easy response. I mean any team would like to have a player like him, the guy, so far looks like a 1st line winger at only 23 years old. I thought he was kinda overhyped even though I never watch KHL games lol sad I know. I saw Panarin comparisons which I scoffed at but seeing him play at the highest level it might not be far off. He's not there yet but he's still young with plenty of room to grow and add a player of his caliber to that team at forward. Psh the guy could be an easy PPG forward for years to come.

 

[The Macho King]

WTF was MacKinnon whining about? He lost an edge.

 

[Bounces R Way]

These Altitude announcers are horrible. Like a caricature of what a sports announcer should sound like.

 

[DearDiary]

I see that Marchand cross checked a player in the head. Is that not a 5 min penalty?

 

[canuckking1]

Outside of the Vegas-Avs series, these West Division games have been a snooze fest.

 

[The Jones Zone]

Multiple GIF options from that play

Toews may not be a fan

 

[danpantz]

I see that Marchand cross checked a player in the head. Is that not a 5 min penalty?

Not in that game

 

[voxel]

Outside of the Vegas-Avs series, these West Division games have been a snooze fest.

Kings-Wild was decent.

Any game with the offensively and defensively challenged Yotes or Ducks should be avoided. Just sloppy hockey.

 

[Embryo]

Really satisfying and impressive win by the Rangers, missing Kakko, Panarin and Chytil, who should all be back next week. This was a huge win.