Series Discussion SCF | ★★★ STARS ★★★ vs. lame sky flashes | TBL leads 3-2

[suprafastcelica]

So looking at the match up with Tampa. We played 2 games. Dallas won both in OT with goals by Benn and Seguin. Kuch had 2 assists on 2 Stamkos goals just in one game, he had 3 assists total. Point had no points. Hedman had an assist each game. Each team had a come from behind OT win. Dallas had better face-offs both games. Bish played one, Dobby the other. Both of these game were under Bones as HC.

Just like every other series, we are the underdog. We can take them. We have before and can do it again.

 

[BigG44]

I can't tell for sure, but I think the 3rd guy is Rads. Little Russian group hug for the Effing Russian Machine.

 

[BigG44]

I'm definitely fond of some of the nicknames coming out of these playoffs.

Joel Effing Kiviranta thanks to the Finnish play by play.

The Effing Russian Machine ... Sekera in rewarding the chain to Anton for the series win. I'm assuming the team had already been calling him that, and we just heard it because of the chain ceremony video.

 

[Unspecified]

he tweeted shortly after the Stars game tweeting to congratulate Tony Granato (whoever that is).

zero mention of the Stars. Have to think it was done purposely

Do you really not know who Tony Granato is?

 

[RefalancheStillLose]

Do you really not know who Tony Granato is?

Right that's what I said

 

[serp]

 

[MBTendy]

Do you really not know who Tony Granato is?

Had to google the name to refresh my memory. Is there a reason I should know of him? Doesn't have crazy numbers as player and didn't stick around as a HC in the show for long.

 

[BigG44]

Not sure if anyone has posted this yet, but only 5 rookies in NHL history have scored more goals than Gurianov in a single postseason. Based on how the Finals go and if he has a big series, he could potentially finish with the 3rd highest total of all time. Important to note he didn't even score in the round robin. Somehow none of the goals came on a breakaway either or because of his speed. Of course most of them came against Calgary but still very impressive either way

17 points in 21 games ain't too bad either. Can't believe he is 1 assist away from matching his regular season total lol. Not the smartest player or best playmaker obviously but hes been crucial for our success. Also I believe he has 3 game winning goals this postseason

Not all, but I would say the majority of his assists have been off his one-timer on the PP. In the round robin, that one time wasn't dialed in. It's interesting that around the time Bowness mentioned he was playing nervous is also the time he started calming down and the shot was hitting the net again. If the puck is on net, there's a good chance it can at minimum can create a dangerous rebound. Faksa cleaned some up.

I don't think he'll ever get a ton of assists because he's not much of a playmaker, and he's not great on the cycle in the offensive zone. It'll be interesting to see if it's something he can improve. As far as the defensive zone goes, he's made a handful of decent plays, but I do think he struggles on clears when he's along the boards. That's my greatest concern about skipping a bridge with Gurianov. Before a big commitment, you really want to see how he continues to develop.

I'm not saying this will be him for sure, but the league does have a history of guys who score early in their career and falter later. Because he's not a complete player yet, it is probably to best to air on the side of caution.

I'm so happy for him though. The other record I saw mentioned was no NHL rookie has ever scored more points in elimination games in a single playoff. He seems like a hard worker based on the stories about him working through the AHL, scratches, call ups, and demotions. He's not perfect, but it's hard not to love the guy and hope for the best.

 

[BigG44]

That looks like it belongs on the jersey. Perfect fit.

 

[catters078]

Our best chance to beat Tampa involves Faksa playing. So hoping the islanders can win tonight to give us the min 4 day break to give him a chance.

I think the rest is required too. Getting great results from courageous efforts but i think we were starting to slow a bit and some players will benefit from a few days off. There was big chunks of the Vegas series that we were being outskated, being bailed out by dobby and then leaning on late game pushes.

I know their is a risk Stamkos comes back but so be it.

We need Faksa to go against point on that checkling line.

 

[BigG44]

Hey, I wasn't in the GDT thread much so I might have missed the discussion, but when did Heiskanen take over on the top PP unit?

I first noticed it on the last PP in regulation when Kiviranta scored. They came out with Heiskanen on the top unit in OT as well. Did it happen before that? Do you think that's a permanent change?

 

[Troy McClure]

Had to google the name to refresh my memory. Is there a reason I should know of him? Doesn't have crazy numbers as player and didn't stick around as a HC in the show for long.

He's worth remembering as a name to toss out as one of the guys who made a nice living thanks to Gretzky.

 

[MBTendy]

He's worth remembering as a name to toss out as one of the guys who made a nice living thanks to Gretzky.

Unfortunately I was still a little too young during those days which further explains why his name didn't ring a bell

 

[Kcb12345]

 

[serp]

Hey, I wasn't in the GDT thread much so I might have missed the discussion, but when did Heiskanen take over on the top PP unit?

I first noticed it on the last PP in regulation when Kiviranta scored. They came out with Heiskanen on the top unit in OT as well. Did it happen before that? Do you think that's a permanent change?

The first two powerplays looked like complete dogshit and never managed to get set up at all. For the powerplay in third period they switched Miro and Klinger and stuck with it in OT . And yes it worked.

 

[Kcb12345]

Hey, I wasn't in the GDT thread much so I might have missed the discussion, but when did Heiskanen take over on the top PP unit?

I first noticed it on the last PP in regulation when Kiviranta scored. They came out with Heiskanen on the top unit in OT as well. Did it happen before that? Do you think that's a permanent change?

They first swapped him and Klingberg for the PP where Kiviranta scored I believe. Definitely permanent for now I'd say cause it worked out both times

 

[BigG44]

Great article about Klingberg:

Dinner with Stars' John Klingberg: The straightforward D-man brings a voice to the table

They interviews Hitchcock, and he said that Heiskanen and Klingberg were like having Niedermayer (Heiskanen) and Zubov (Klingberg) on the same team. That Niedermayer comparison is becoming more and more popular. Even though Klinger went with Lidstrom when talking about Heiskanen, you're seeing it less and less.

 

[catters078]

How good is that

 

[Nikki Potnick]

Awww, Cogs. Looked like he was going to cry.

 

[Ladyfan]

Bruin's fan here !

Congrats to the Stars and Dobby !!!!

Now go get that cup !

 

[catters078]

I noticed at the end of the game when the injured players and black aces came to the bench for the celebration Faksa had a black brace on his wrist, but was clapping normally

Hoping hes healing well enough and might be good to go in 3 or 4 days

 

[Henderson33]

Really hoping the Isles can push it to 7 games to give our injured guys some extra time to heal up.

 

[LT]

Ideally the Islanders come back and win, but that's just so unlikely to happen.

I think the ECF going to 6 games is ideal. Enough time to heal but not enough to get cold. 4-5 days should be good for this team.

At the same time, I think just about everyone is ready to move on and get the playoffs over with ASAP.

 

[serp]

I saw Lebrun mention that back to back in the finals was a possibility . I sincerely hope thats not going to happen. I know NBC has the rights and all and will try to avoid other sports where its possible but still . Back to backs in the finals would really suck . It was bad enough in round 1&2

 

[BigG44]

Shapiro picked Calgary, Colorado, and Vegas to win those series. I think he even had Calgary in 5. Colorado was 5 or 6. I think Vegas was 6. Not positive on the games though.