News from Around the AHL/NHL/KHL 2018-19 Pt. II

[BMOK33]

Isles now have a 1 pt and 3 game-in-hand lead over MTL

And Montreal plays again tomorrow. I don’t know when we ever catch these teams in games played at this rate

 

[SI90]

The Leafs wouldn’t get past the Bruins either.

Bruins too good defensively

 

[boredmale]

And Montreal plays again tomorrow. I don’t know when we ever catch these teams in games played at this rate

Starting tomorrow we play like 9 games in 15 days

 

[notDatsyuk]

Nonsense. Don't let yourself think this way.

Thanks, but I only meant 'irrelevant' to the extent that my opinion probably doesn't impact whether native people object to the logo and name.

If I didn't think it was relevant here, I wouldn't have mentioned it.

Not that it's an either/or situation, but if you have to pick between protesting 'Chief Wahoo' and 'Redskins', or the Blackhawks, it's no contest.

 

[SI90]

Starting tomorrow we play like 9 games in 15 days

The early season schedual was a joke. 1 game like every 8 days lol. We’re going to have a grueling second half. Thank god most of the home games will be at fort never lose.

 

[boredmale]

The early season schedual was a joke. 1 game like every 8 days lol. We’re going to have a grueling second half. Thank god most of the home games will be at fort never lose.

For the sake of argument after the next 15 days we have a stretch of 9 days off(I believe all star break + mid season 4 day break)

 

[PWJunior]

Well, we've reached The Gauntlet portion of our schedule. Survive this stretch and keep our position.

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

Well, we've reached The Gauntlet portion of our schedule.

Warrior needs food badly.

 

[LeapOnOver]

It's amazing we have to play this well just to tread water....I mean how can we really do better, lol. Are some people getting bonus points for winning in this league?

In all seriousness....it just may be the pessimistic person in me but I just keep holding my breath waiting for the wheels to fall off and I'm relieved every time we walk away with a win. I hope the season continues like this, even if we do just sneak into the playoffs.

 

[Chapin Landvogt]

For the sake of argument after the next 15 days we have a stretch of 9 days off(I believe all star break + mid season 4 day break)

But then February is brutal. It'll be a tough month.

The team plays something like 13 games. In light of just 29 days, a real good piece of work with little rest in between.

 

[mm11]

one game at a time. Slow down Aho, last time the Isles hit him every chance they could. Hope to see the same thing. Aho was quite frustrated.

 

[NC 1972]

Certainly this will test the conditioning of the team both physically and mentally, one might expect injuries during this stretch especially to some of the older players. Fortunately we appear to have better depth than in previous years and this should help in spelling some players that might be in need of a night off. This will also provide the opportunity for our younger players to show they are prepared for such a grind . The coach will be looking to see to which players rise to this challenge of competing for playoff position and who he chooses to go to war with down the stretch.

 

[doublechili]

During this hot stretch the Isles haven't really improved their playoff position that much. But they have created separation from the chasing pack. And they've gotten closer to the top teams. So they've set themselves up well.

 

[notDatsyuk]

Calgary now two points ahead of the greatest team of all time (in their fans' opinion), and Winnipeg only two points behind with a game in hand.

Twenty pages of excuses for their loss to Nashville.

 

[seafoam]

Toronto is really good at playing wide open hockey. Once things start slowing down and battles for ice get tougher, I’m not sure if they know how to play that way yet.

 

[mm11]

Toronto is really good at playing wide open hockey. Once things start slowing down and battles for ice get tougher, I’m not sure if they know how to play that way yet.

anyone see the clip of Nylander wanting no part of getting to the point on Subban's slapper that resulted in a goal?

 

[Chapin Landvogt]

anyone see the clip of Nylander wanting no part of getting to the point on Subban's slapper that resulted in a goal?

Nope. But I hope it means Toronto is sick and effin' tired of that no-heart, no production pretty boy and is ready to send him our way for Hickey and Dal Colle.

 

[Doshell Propivo]

Here's my prediction:
Isles finish 1st in the Metro and play the Leafs in the first round (with home ice) who finish in the W1 spot.

 

[MJF]

Here's my prediction:
Isles finish 1st in the Metro and play the Leafs in the first round (with home ice) who finish in the W1 spot.

This is worth revisiting in 3 months.

 

[Doshell Propivo]

This is worth revisiting in 3 months.

I reserve the right to change my mind.

 

[danteipp]

anyone see the clip of Nylander wanting no part of getting to the point on Subban's slapper that resulted in a goal?

Here is a good clip of it: Highlight: Toronto native Subban scores against Maple Leafs

Now I wouldn't want to get in front of that shot either lol, but there isn't much effort to get out there and even try to get a stick on it and deflect the shot away.

 

[BTrotts19]

Toronto is really good at playing wide open hockey. Once things start slowing down and battles for ice get tougher, I’m not sure if they know how to play that way yet.

They've shown on more than one occasion this year-you punch them in the mouth a few times and they get a little slower and easier to play against. Tampa, is as equally skilled as them but they have some grit in their lineup to push back. Boston is a playoff caliber team as well that is built for playoff hockey. Dubas is gonna have to get some skilled physical guys to complement their top 9 stars or else there could be a ton of cold teardrops falling in April.

 

[doublechili]

Calgary now two points ahead of the greatest team of all time (in their fans' opinion), and Winnipeg only two points behind with a game in hand.

Twenty pages of excuses for their loss to Nashville.

Apparently the Leafs actually won that game but the stupid NHL insists on determining game results based on the number of goals each team scores.

 

[notDatsyuk]

Apparently the Leafs actually won that game but the stupid NHL insists on determining game results based on the number of goals each team scores.

Yeah - if it was based on the quantity of fan whining and excuses, the Leafs wouldn't have lost a game in at least twenty years.

 

[SI90]

Kucherov is a monster. Hell of a 2nd round pick he was. He’s gotten better every year since entering the league 6 years ago.