Series Discussion Round Two: Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche | STARS WIN 4-3

[BigG44]

Has this ever been done before?

Unless it's some obscure thing in the infancy of the league, I can't imagine it's ever happened before.

NBC was supposed to have the Olympics right around now. Maybe that's the desperation for keeping stuff on television. Who knows? Sucks that the network is able to dictate so much.

 

[Troy McClure]

And it has been awesome. Zero conflicts. Hockey all day. I don’t want to say anything nice about covid, but this is the best playoff format in league history.

 

[Troy McClure]

Unless it's some obscure thing in the infancy of the league, I can't imagine it's ever happened before.

NBC was supposed to have the Olympics right around now. Maybe that's the desperation for keeping stuff on television. Who knows? Sucks that the network is able to dictate so much.

I think the NBA has in the past.

 

[BMOK33]

Dallas better not have an effing B2B this series. It doesn't seem like anyone else is starting, and that means very likely, the rest of the series start on Monday with B2B for the advancing teams if this does go 7.

it’s not confirmed but a friend I know works for NBC and he said as far as he knows VAN/MTL/PHL/STL will be playing Monday if they go to a game 7, so yes they will be starting on a b2b while VGK NYI BOS will be rested

 

[serp]

So the teams that don't finish their series fast get extra punishment with absolutely no days off . No travel i know but still that sucks especially since the opponents will be rested . At least Stars have today off.

 

[Kipper 17]

So much for hoping there would be enough time between rounds for Bishop to heal up. I think the Stars need him to beat the Avs.

 

[Kcb12345]

Ugh that's such BS

 

[FeedDaPuck]

Dobbie starts Game 1. Janmark – bad bruise; should be available shortly

 

[serp]

With the stupid back to back in round 1 it really would've been better if the team had another day off tomorow but well it is what it is. At least they have one day off .

 

[Sports2]

Silver lining is if there was ever a game to carry momentum over it would be that one. I think it’s a toss-up.

 

[Hull Fan]

Kivi needs to keep playing. Janmark's horrible pop gun shot, never rebounds back like Kivi's did which lead to Gurianov's 4th goal.

 

[LT]

Dallas better not have an effing B2B this series. It doesn't seem like anyone else is starting, and that means very likely, the rest of the series start on Monday with B2B for the advancing teams if this does go 7.

but the network windows!!!!

 

[LT]

Dobbie starts Game 1. Janmark – bad bruise; should be available shortly

Any insight you can share into Bishop’s situation?

Johns?

 

[FeedDaPuck]

Any insight you can share into Bishop’s situation?

Johns?

Johns is done. Possibly for good. Another concussion. Feel horrible for him.

With Bish – this is my personal 'take, so treat it accordingly – the "injury" is the result of some old nagging small injury. Bish is known for "injuries" throughout his career, that other players have no trouble playing through. I can tell you that there are a couple of guys on the team that are playing with injuries (and quite significant ones) and you hear zero complaints from them.

 

[Robert Kentwood]

Johns is done. Possibly for good. Another concussion. Feel horrible for him.

With Bish – this is my personal 'take, so treat it accordingly – the "injury" is the result of some old nagging small injury. Bish is known for "injuries" throughout his career, that other players have no trouble playing through. I can tell you that there are a couple of guys on the team that are playing with injuries (and quite significant ones) and you hear zero complaints from them.

Where are you getting the inside information?

 

[JesusNPucks]

So the teams that don't finish their series fast get extra punishment with absolutely no days off . No travel i know but still that sucks especially since the opponents will be rested . At least Stars have today off.

Maybe the "balancing" factor is that those teams who haven't finished their series yet, in the end, have to play more games. And, yes, I think it's a good thing they are off today; and it was smart of Bowness to take them outside together. Get some sunshine-y, vitamin-D goodness.

 

[Arkham32]

Yup can say it is an amazing day here as well. All these comments Bowness said makes me wonder how heavily impacted the two finalists teams will be by then. They are going to be pretty mentally fatigued.

 

[LT]

Where are you getting the inside information?

He’s verified.

 

[M88K]

Well looks like my source wasn't wrong then. Good to know

 

[Robert Kentwood]

He’s verified.

Curious, what does that mean? He provided info to you (or another mod) that he has a verified source?

 

[FeedDaPuck]

Curious, what does that mean? He provided info to you (or another mod) that he has a verified source?

Smth like that. Boys are all pissed about the scheduling for Game 1 and are headed out to a soccer field. First trip out of the bubble.

 

[LT]

Curious, what does that mean? He provided info to you (or another mod) that he has a verified source?

Yes. He is recognized by HF as someone with inside information.

Doesn’t necessarily mean it’s gospel, but it’s much better than speculation.

 

[Robert Kentwood]

Yes. He is recognized by HF as someone with inside information.

Doesn’t necessarily mean it’s gospel, but it’s much better than speculation.

Got it, thanks!

Smth like that. Boys are all pissed about the scheduling for Game 1 and are headed out to a soccer field. First trip out of the bubble.

I'd be pissed too. Should be a Sunday (if both other series end today) or Monday start.

Oh and tell Bishop to get his ass back in net, we don't have a chance to win without him. No knock to Khudobin.

 

[LT]

Meh. It probably affects Bishop's mental game more than his physical game. It happens.

 

[FeedDaPuck]

Got it, thanks!

I'd be pissed too. Should be a Sunday (if both other series end today) or Monday start.

Oh and tell Bishop to get his ass back in net, we don't have a chance to win without him. No knock to Khudobin.

My opinion: I think the team actually will play better with Dobbie and he is more liked. That said, why would you give a player, who always looks for an excuse NOT to play, a chance to play? Dobbie stole one game in the first round – 2:1 win; was decent in a defenseless series, with more than admirable save numbers. Avs are a a better match up team for Dallas, than Calgary, St. Louis or Vegas. I will predict that Dallas wins it in 6. Also, don't forget that you scored a ton and you got NO production from your first line. Also, your two off–season pick ups by Nill, who were thought of as busts in the regular season are playing extremely well. They were picked just for the play offs.