Miscellaneous NHL Talk XXIX - You Talkin' about PLAYOFFS!?

[Embiid]

TBL use of their D in the Rangers offensive zone is exactly what I hope the Flyers with Hakstol will be able to implement. Rangers are in chaos when TB attacks them....it is awesome to see and I hope the Rangers continue to get exposed..

 

[flyershockey]

do you really not understand the meaning of that sentence?

I understand it completely. Palat wasn't some known commodity that the Flyers foolishly overlooked. He was a 19 year old that had already been passed over in one draft that was putting up numbers while playing with the best draft eligible player in the Q. He was nearly passed over for two whole drafts until the Lightning picked him.

 

[Jtown]

I understand it completely. Palat wasn't some known commodity that the Flyers foolishly overlooked. He was a 19 year old that had already been passed over in one draft that was putting up numbers while playing with the best draft eligible player in the Q. He was nearly passed over for two whole drafts until the Lightning picked him.

but don't u think the team that scouted coots hard enough to draft him would've noticed palat?

 

[GKJ]

Things happen. Don't hear much about Sidney Crosby's linemates from juniors. Dany Roussin was picked by the Kings specifically for that reason. I'm sure they were familiar the year before. Zaitsev is a hot topic right now, the Flyers could have drafted him any time they wanted to, they were linked to him that far back.

 

[SchennSational1022*]

Marc Staal is the most overrated player in the NHL, his contract is also absurd.

 

[Jtown]

Things happen. Don't hear much about Sidney Crosby's linemates from juniors. Dany Roussin was picked by the Kings specifically for that reason. I'm sure they were familiar the year before. Zaitsev is a hot topic right now, the Flyers could have drafted him any time they wanted to, they were linked to him that far back.

yeah but dany roussin never had a better year in the nhl than crosby.

and palat scores again

 

[Prongo]

Marc Staal is the most overrated player in the NHL, his contract is also absurd.

Well if they are unhappy with him they always have a place to trade him at least. Or at least for the next year

 

[Embiid]

Jeesh...Palat...is hot

 

[TCTC]

Marc Staal is the most overrated player in the NHL, his contract is also absurd.

Many people thought Stralman looked good in New York because of Staal when in fact it was the other way around.

 

[Random Forest]

but don't u think the team that scouted coots hard enough to draft him would've noticed palat?

Well, for one, lots of teams scouted Couturier. And secondly, the Flyers scouts had no clue they'd be picking Couturier. Remember, they didn't have a first round pick until Carter was traded a couple days before the draft.

 

[GKJ]

Girardi is still worse than Staal

 

[Phunhog]

I'm glad Babcock didn't get a sniff here, he wanted some say in roster moves and I really like Hexy having total say. Also, Babcock to the Maple Leafs is good for the league. Toronto is the Mecca of hockey and this only brings more attention to them. It should be fun to watch.

 

[Halladay]

Hmmm, Carle gets injured and Tampa Bay dominates. Coincidence?

 

[Jtown]

Well, for one, lots of teams scouted Couturier. And secondly, the Flyers scouts had no clue they'd be picking Couturier. Remember, they didn't have a first round pick until Carter was traded a couple days before the draft.

yeah i remember. And that was a serious concern of mine during that draft, but apparently scouts scout all the players just in case stuff like that happens.

 

[Halladay]

rofl, Dan Boy scores.

 

[Jtown]

rangers really are clutch man.

 

[Embiid]

Barn burner of a game.

 

[Jtown]

i was planning on going to bed early tonight because of being up so late last night. IF this goes into 2ot i will be a zombie tomorrow

 

[GKJ]

i was planning on going to bed early tonight because of being up so late last night. IF this goes into 2ot i will be a zombie tomorrow

I think it's a pretty safe bet that this isn't getting that far

 

[Jtown]

I think it's a pretty safe bet that this isn't getting that far

i remember a friend telling me the exact same thing in 2000

 

[JayRosehillMVP]

Two of the better conference final matchups in recent years. Unfortunately for us I think Tampas winning it all this year. Their gonna be the powerhouse of the NHL next year. Especially since Chicagos in cap hell.

 

[SchennSational1022*]

Two of the better conference final matchups in recent years. Unfortunately for us I think Tampas winning it all this year. Their gonna be the powerhouse of the NHL next year. Especially since Chicagos in cap hell.

I'd rather see Tampa win than NYR, difference between 27 and 30 is meaningless to me. **** the Rangers.

 

[TCTC]

Two of the better conference final matchups in recent years. Unfortunately for us I think Tampas winning it all this year. Their gonna be the powerhouse of the NHL next year. Especially since Chicagos in cap hell.

I don't think they have a chance in the finals. They're too sloppy and Chicago/Anaheim will make them pay.

 

[SchennSational1022*]

I don't think they have a chance in the finals. They're too sloppy and Chicago/Anaheim will make them pay.

Wouldn't be surprised to see any 4 of them win. Chicago's lack of defense is going to kill them in the end though, Tampa would run wild on that 3rd pairing (poor Kimmo).

 

[bennysflyers16]

I think Bolts get steam rolled by Ducks and still lose to Hawks in 6 or less.