League News: NHL Talk - (News n' Scores n' Stuff) - 2020 TDL Edition - Vol. 8

[Ridley Simon]

One of Tampa, Boston, Pittsburgh, and Washington probably won’t make 2nd round. Odds are.

 

[AussieCapsFan]

From a roster perspective, definitely don't agree. Tampa is far more talented than Pittsburgh -- or anyone else for that matter -- and Boston is better on paper (assuming everyone is healthy), and I'd put the Caps roster above Pittsburgh's if everyone is playing to their potential. Also, Tristan Jarry is also playing at an insane level as he is sporting a .930 save % (best in the league) so we'll see if he continues playing like a Vezina winner.

That said, it's all about execution and if you're talking about a team being best overall as in they have a coach with a system in place where every player on that team buys into their role then yeah, I'm not sure there's anyone above Pittsburgh, at least not at the moment. It seems to me like this is Tampa's year but Pittsburgh taking it wouldn't surprise me.

You might want to rethink the goaltending. Murray has a 929 save percentage in his last 8 starts (hey I'm not happy about it I'm just stating the facts).
Pens know how to win Cup(s). Bolts don't. That is an intangible quality that can't be disregarded (hey I'm not happy about it either, again it's just the reality).

I thought last year was Tampa's year?? Or was it the year before? (Sarcasm aside, I think you are more right than wrong. They aren't getting bundled out in the 1st round this year).

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

So Columbus seems to be done. Losers of six straight and now out of a playoff spot, it appears the clock has struck midnight and the carriage has turned into the pumpkin.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

So Columbus seems to be done. Losers of six straight and now out of a playoff spot, it appears the clock has struck midnight and the carriage has turned into the pumpkin.

That Seth Jones injury was killer

 

[Raikkonen]

One of Tampa, Boston, Pittsburgh, and Washington probably won’t make 2nd round. Odds are.

Well, odds are, but that aligns conveniently for an epic 2nd round. Refs will be ours. I mean they shouldnt give us PPs, its all that needed.

 

[Raikkonen]

Also I take all of Boston, Pittsburgh and Washington in a matchup against Tampa.

Kucherov is a loser, Vasya is good but something is off with him too.

Tampa could hope for these teams to lose in the 1st but they all wont and Tampa could lose too themselves.

Hopefully Caps arent doods in this company.

 

[Raikkonen]

Also, cant admire Pens roster. Because after 1st round and several games against Caps heavy guys it wont be the same roster 100%.

 

[AussieCapsFan]

Also, cant admire Pens roster. Because after 1st round and several games against Caps heavy guys it wont be the same roster 100%.

I can't stand the Pens and I don't "admire" their roster. I respect the skill, the depth, and the accomplishments of their roster.
It's delusional to pretend we have solved them because we finally beat them in a playoff series and won a Cup. This is a new season and they are every bit as dangerous as they have ever been.

 

[Sam Spade]

I was watching the Leafs/Pens game and you can really see how much the Leafs miss Kadri.

I realize he screwed up royally the last two playoffs and I get why they felt they should trade him but they didn't replace his "heart and soul" play with anyone and man does it show.

The captain is a robot, Marner has passion but it's not like he can throw a big hit or do anything to change the tide of a game at his size. Matthews is a beast but he lacks passion as well.

They will get rick-rolled IF they make the playoffs.

 

[895]

Also I take all of Boston, Pittsburgh and Washington in a matchup against Tampa.

Kucherov is a loser, Vasya is good but something is off with him too.

Tampa could hope for these teams to lose in the 1st but they all wont and Tampa could lose too themselves.

Hopefully Caps arent doods in this company.

South Russians are soft?

 

[um]

I can't stand the Pens and I don't "admire" their roster. I respect the skill, the depth, and the accomplishments of their roster.
It's delusional to pretend we have solved them because we finally beat them in a playoff series and won a Cup. This is a new season and they are every bit as dangerous as they have ever been.

our heavy rosters didn't stop them the last two times they beat us. Pens aren't soft.

 

[Raikkonen]

South Russians are soft?

What do you mean? Russians are very different

 

[895]

What do you mean? Russians are very different

I mean do you think Kuch is a loser because he's South Russian and therefore not as tough?

 

[4thTierSport]

I find it amusing how tentative Reeves gets when he doesn’t out weigh someone by 20 or more pounds.

 

[Sam Spade]

Kucherov is a great player but you can easily get in his head and that is what kills him come playoff time.

 

[Raikkonen]

I mean do you think Kuch is a loser because he's South Russian and therefore not as tough?

What does it even mean, South Russian? I dont know why he is like that, just call it like I see it.

 

[Raikkonen]

Sabres are UFA town now. We could help them with players on a 4 year contract or smth.

 

[ALLCAPSALLTHETIME]

I find it amusing how tentative Reeves gets when he doesn’t out weigh someone by 20 or more pounds.

Yeah, that lunkhead is faux tough.

 

[Langway]

If it weren't gifting Carolina a mint pick, rooting for Toronto to miss the playoffs would be hilarious. Nope, still hilarious.

 

[Sam Spade]

If it weren't gifting Carolina a mint pick, rooting for Toronto to miss the playoffs would be hilarious. Nope, still hilarious.

Pick is protected so the Leafs are covered if they miss.

 

[Langway]

Pick is protected so the Leafs are covered if they miss.

Only top ten protected, though, so 11-15 would still be very solid for eating Marleau's contract.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Boston just traded their first, a prospect, and David Backes to Anaheim for Ondrej Kase. Kreider to Colorado a done deal? Can't imagine Boston could get Kreider without their first going to the Rangers.

 

[Langway]

The Rongos are still trying to sign Kreider and I tend to think they get it done. He's too valuable for them.

 

[895]

Kreider will be overpaid horrendously so I think Kreider staying put with NYR is the optimal scenario for us.

 

[IafrateOvie34]

Poor Eakin, a product of a lame very late major. I like Winnipeg so I think they get a gamer and will make the playoffs and be a tough opponent.