Playoffs 2018 Discussion Thread

[ArGarBarGar]

So Vegas scored seven against San Jose...

 

[Zetterberg4Captain]

Pens just won’t die. Ugh.

With Crosby and or Malkin they'r too good right now

 

[AD1066]

It's disgusting watching Pittsburgh get gifted generational talent repeatedly and then reaping the rewards for 15 years at a time. Can't wait until this is over.

 

[TatarTangle]

what impresses me most about Vegas is their passing. They skate well up and down the lineup, but they also excel at making all of those little passes that push the puck around the ice and drag the opposition out of position. It's excellent coaching from Gallant and buy-in from the players. All of those little passes that actually hit sticks instead of skates is what makes their team speed so deadly.

So you're telling me puck movement wins hockey games? But AA is so fast and can dangle through a guy once a month. Gosh darn Blashill ruining AA (not directed at you).

 

[HisNoodliness]

Holy hell that's the worst Star Spangled Banner attempt that's ever assaulted my ears.

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

I know a lot of people hate the Bruins, but I actually love watching them play.

 

[HisNoodliness]

I know a lot of people hate the Bruins, but I actually love watching them play.

I absolutely hate the Bruins. There's not a misfortune I wouldn't wish upon them. They played well today though.

 

[Eastopia]

I know a lot of people hate the Bruins, but I actually love watching them play.

So do I. I was neutral going into the Leafs series until Kadri made his hit, after that I just wanted the Bruins to humiliate them as badly as possible. As I kept watching the series though I realized how entertaining they are and I'm now cheering for them full on. It's hard not to like their mix of skill and grit.

 

[Red Stanley]

Boston with a statement game: we can beat you AND the refs.

 

[HIFE]

So do I. I was neutral going into the Leafs series until Kadri made his hit, after that I just wanted the Bruins to humiliate them as badly as possible. As I kept watching the series though I realized how entertaining they are and I'm now cheering for them full on. It's hard not to like their mix of skill and grit.

Really agree with this. In 2011 I was much more a fan of Vancouver (Euro players, skill, quickness, etc.) but Boston emerged as an inevitable force of nature. I still believe they turned the hockey world upside down. I choose to accept what is rather than "wish" other teams were better. Like they say- if you can't beat 'em, join 'em.

 

[Filppula]

I hate the Sharks.

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

Pavelski reminds me of Zetterberg. He is slowing down a little, but man he is still pretty good.

 

[TheMule93]

that ovi goal was so hype

 

[chances14]

that ovi goal was so hype

yeah. wouldn't know it from the media hype, but there are players other than crosby that have good hand eye coordination

 

[Ulysses31]

So do I. I was neutral going into the Leafs series until Kadri made his hit, after that I just wanted the Bruins to humiliate them as badly as possible. As I kept watching the series though I realized how entertaining they are and I'm now cheering for them full on. It's hard not to like their mix of skill and grit.

I didnt mind the Kadri hit. Wingels went late and high on Marner after he already got hit by Chara.

 

[Ezekial]

NHL playoffs 2018: Did Sidney Crosby spit on Evgeny Kuznetsov in Game 3?

This age is a disgrace to credible information.

He was clearly pulled back then pushed forward.

 

[Frk It]

Brad Marchand is pond scum.

 

[ArGarBarGar]

Brad Marchand is pond scum.

He is the only person I need to point to when I disagree with those who enjoy the Bruins.

 

[Frk It]

He is the only person I need to point to when I disagree with those who enjoy the Bruins.

Yeah, Pasta is a beast and I’ve always liked Bergeron. But that dude plays like a weasel almost as much as he looks like one.

 

[ArGarBarGar]

Yeah, Pasta is a beast and I’ve always liked Bergeron. But that dude plays like a weasel almost as much as he looks like one.

Chara isn't much better. Because he is 8 feet tall he just straight up bullies people.

 

[HisNoodliness]

Yeah, Pasta is a beast and I’ve always liked Bergeron. But that dude plays like a weasel almost as much as he looks like one.

I think it was the previous lightning-Bruins series, but I remember there was one feed when Stamkos "fought" Marchand where you could hear him shout "I've had enough you little rat!" Just before he tackles Marchand. It's such a PG insult, but so fitting that I loved it. The guy looks and plays just like a disgusting little rat.

 

[Konnan511]

It's disgusting watching Pittsburgh get gifted generational talent repeatedly and then reaping the rewards for 15 years at a time. Can't wait until this is over.

Three players in roughly 35 years isn't that many generational players. In that time the Wings had Yzerman, Fedorov, Lidstrom, Datsyuk, Zetterberg. Different circumstances obviously, but two drafts twenty years apart to get your franchise players isn't the most impressive things out there. Just my two cents, of course.

 

[TatarTangle]

Sometimes you just gotta lick a dude on the ice, you know?

 

[chances14]

so disgusting. marchand is gonna get lemieux'd one of these days and I'm gonna enjoy every moment of it

 

[TatarTangle]

A lot of people are going to enjoy it haha. Made a comment on another site that maybe the TBL players smell like cheese and Marchand just wanted a taste. They didn't like it. Well, the dude's a rat. What do you expect? Rats like cheese.