NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs III

[Fenway]

Calgary fans are just sitting there in shock

 

[Olden McGroin]

I'm surprised most of the fans haven't left

 

[Bruinaura]

This might go down as one of the wackiest playoffs in NHL history. And we thought it was weird with Vegas last year

 

[Pia8988]

Never believed in Calgary.

 

[Olden McGroin]

Well both #1 seeds are gone, who's gonna take advantage?

 

[Bruinaura]

Well, at the very least, Boston already has more postseason wins than both #1 seeds had, combined.

 

[Aeroforce]

I watched many a game this season like others at hfboards, bored. Little to no hitting, no rivalries (as Torts pointed out), and a possession - obsessed game that often looked more like keep-a-way -with-the-puck than hockey, even in 3 on 3 overtime.

"Oh, but it's for playoff seeding and home ice in the playoffs," I told myself.

Both of which have shown to have little to no value.

I like a good upset, but the regular season is a time investment and for ticket buyers, a money investment. I guess if we are entertained, fine.

But already this season I skipped games for other endeavors and now I'm sure I'll be doing likewise even more next season.

 

[FrankerC]

Its crazy to think almost all Cal - TB fans were thinking we were going to see a repeat of the 04' SC finals. They're both out in R1.

 

[DKH]

Well both #1 seeds are gone, who's gonna take advantage?

Probably not the two 2 seeds

 

[DKH]

As of today - yah today, my favorite to win the Cup

Columbus Bluejackets

They could be the 1997 Florida Marlins

They win Cup and see multiple star players leave and be picking in top 10 next year

 

[LouJersey]

I watched many a game this season like others at hfboards, bored. Little to no hitting, no rivalries (as Torts pointed out), and a possession - obsessed game that often looked more like keep-a-way -with-the-puck than hockey, even in 3 on 3 overtime.

"Oh, but it's for playoff seeding and home ice in the playoffs," I told myself.

Both of which have shown to have little to no value.

I like a good upset, but the regular season is a time investment and for ticket buyers, a money investment. I guess if we are entertained, fine.

But already this season I skipped games for other endeavors and now I'm sure I'll be doing likewise even more next season.

Having two one seeds lose round one solidifies the NHL's regular season is useless. Just get in, and you have close to a 50% chance of doing that just by showing up.

 

[Olden McGroin]

 

[NDiesel]

Having two one seeds lose round one solidifies the NHL's regular season is useless. Just get in, and you have close to a 50% chance of doing that just by showing up.

There's a reason why they don't play games on paper. Unfortunately the Bolts and Flames didn't even show up, so they didn't even have 50% chance of advancing.

 

[DominicT]

-NHL is a copycat league
-Should CBJ win the cup?
-Trade deadline day is going to be awesome.
-Everyone is going to want to keep their UFA's and try and load up for a run.

 

[DKH]

-NHL is a copycat league
-Should CBJ win the cup?
-Trade deadline day is going to be awesome.
-Everyone is going to want to keep their UFA's and try and load up for a run.

Better Chance

Columbus wins 2019 Cup

Columbus picks top 12 of 2020 draft

 

[DKH]

There's a reason why they don't play games on paper. Unfortunately the Bolts and Flames didn't even show up, so they didn't even have 50% chance of advancing.

At least the 2 seeds Boston & Nashville won 2 games.

Whoooohooo

 

[Agent86]

-NHL is a copycat league
-Should CBJ win the cup?
-Trade deadline day is going to be awesome.
-Everyone is going to want to keep their UFA's and try and load up for a run.

Yep, and if the B’s manage to right the ship quickly and hoist the cup there is going to be a run on 42 year old defensemen. We have the market cornered on those!

 

[DominicT]

Yep, and if the B’s manage to right the ship quickly and hoist the cup there is going to be a run on 42 year old defensemen. We have the market cornered on those!

My guess is that with Columbus sitting at home for so long Torts is alternating practices

1) This is what we are going to do to beat Toronto
2) This is what we are going to do to beat Boston

He's had a lot of time to plan against 2 different styles.

 

[DKH]

Stunned how bad Nashville is

They make the Bruins look like the 87 Oilers

 

[DKH]

Having two one seeds lose round one solidifies the NHL's regular season is useless. Just get in, and you have close to a 50% chance of doing that just by showing up.

Yup and when you aren’t a top 1 or 2 seed there is little pressure so that parts out

Only 1/2 league makes playoffs so you have to perform

 

[BMC]

Game on in St Louis

 

[BMC]

Blues score 1-0

 

[BMC]

Play was under review for goalie interference but the call on the ice was upheld

 

[Fossy21]

Play was under review for goalie interference but the call on the ice was upheld

Good. Hope the Blues run away with it, and that Carolina win.

 

[BMC]

Good. Hope the Blues run away with it, and that Carolina win.

Judging by the Jets demeanor right now I think the Blues have it wrapped up. I agree with you about Carolina