GDT: Stanley Cup Playoffs VI: Conference Finals

[Bruinaura]

Anyone else catch the fan along the glass that randomly holds up an eyechart?!

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Sharks 9-1 in odd games,
Sharks 1-7 in even games.

That is almost impossible

 

[rfournier103]

I agree with most everything you said and love your optimism, but am still a bit worried about the looong layoff

I'm very glad the Bruins swept the Canes and are getting a chance to heal some bumps and bruises

...but the B's were riding a big wave of momentum, and 11 friggin days break makes me kinda nervous is all

I’m nervous too. Don’t get me wrong... But the long and short of it is that we need all hands on deck to win this thing. Rested troops perform better in the long run, and at this point in the game we have to trust the team leaders to keep the boys sharp and focused.

The Bruins are banged up. Probably worse than we know. It’s been a hard playoffs, and would we rather a rested healthy(ish) Bruins team in the Final, or a banged up Bruins team?

 

[caz16]

There is no comparison to the Canes and Jackets sweeping and then losing the next round. Both were wildcards who played above their heads. The Bruins are completely different. If we get a healthy top line back, I will take the extra rest in a heartbeat. Gryz looked pretty banged up too and we need him. Have faith and stop worrying!

 

[Bruinaura]

This is gonna be a looooooong wait.

 

[KrejciMVP]

Good job by St Louis not choking away the lead like last game.

 

[Kate08]

This is gonna be a looooooong wait.

I’m choosing to look at it as a test run for getting back to normal life after the Finals are over. Usually it’s such an abrupt end. It’s here and then it’s just gone.

I’m gonna sleep, cook meals at at home, exercise, drink a lot of water, and make plans not centered around a hockey schedule. What a world!

Nice break for us fans too. I’ll be pumped and ready to run through a wall come game 1.

 

[Chief Nine]

From what I’ve seen so far, it looks like the Sharks are the better team but St. Louis is good enough to upset them. This will likely go to 7 games

 

[aguineapig]

This is gonna be a looooooong wait.

We're Like Desperadoes Waiting for a Train ........

 

[BMC]

I'd pay to find out what the officials think of that

 

[BMC]

So IF and that is a big IF, a lot can go wrong in a Final, the Bruins win the whole enchilada it should end by June 6. I'm going to start researching the train schedules & hotel fares because I'm not missing the parade. I missed it in 2011 because my dad wasn't well but I'll be there if I have to walk every f***ing step of the way. IF the Bruins win.

 

[KrejciMVP]

So IF and that is a big IF, a lot can go wrong in a Final, the Bruins win the whole enchilada it should end by June 6. I'm going to start researching the train schedules & hotel fares because I'm not missing the parade. I missed it in 2011 because my dad wasn't well but I'll be there if I have to walk every ****ing step of the way. IF the Bruins win.

My two biggest concerns this next series , rask cooling off. Karlsson coming alive and exploiting the D

 

[BMC]

My two biggest concerns this next series , rask cooling off. Karlsson coming alive and exploiting the D

Karlsson is playing on virtually one leg, I don't think he could exploit the Bruins D even if he wanted to. I share your concern about Rask cooling off though. And his teammates too, I'd rather see them have 2-3 days off before the Final starts than 5-7.

 

[Kate08]

Rask is my only concern with the long layoff. He’s been in such a zone, but I’ve never seen him perform like he has this year. I’m confident that the coaching staff will have him ready to go and mentally prepared to bounce back if he’s rusty to start.

The rest of the guys, I think the rest is far more helpful than harmful. Is it a longer than I’d like? Sure, a bit, but at this point I’ll take the rest.

 

[JOKER 192]

My two biggest concerns this next series , rask cooling off. Karlsson coming alive and exploiting the D

Really not concerned with Karlsson, he's a great player and all but groins don't heal in 4 days. Even in a game where the Sharks were looking for the equalizer late in the game he saw limited ice time and seemed to really be struggling with mobility the few times he was on. All the Bruins need to do is dump it into his side of ice and then go in banging him hard at every chance they get. Especially the 4th line who are really good at reversing the play, that won't be easy on a guy with a wonky groin. All that said , Karlsson is one tough mofo when it comes to playing through injuries.

 

[missingchicklet]

I'd pay to find out what the officials think of that

Based on their performance thus far, ten dollars says they never saw it.

 

[KrejciMVP]

Really not concerned with Karlsson, he's a great player and all but groins don't heal in 4 days. Even in a game where the Sharks were looking for the equalizer late in the game he saw limited ice time and seemed to really be struggling with mobility the few times he was on. All the Bruins need to do is dump it into his side of ice and then go in banging him hard at every chance they get. Especially the 4th line who are really good at reversing the play, that won't be easy on a guy with a wonky groin. All that said , Karlsson is one tough mofo when it comes to playing through injuries.

He's got the vision of Krejci, so hope the Bruins are looking out for those big passes like we saw when he played in Ottawa. Hoping St Louis wins

 

[sarge88]

Karlsson is playing on virtually one leg, I don't think he could exploit the Bruins D even if he wanted to. I share your concern about Rask cooling off though. And his teammates too, I'd rather see them have 2-3 days off before the Final starts than 5-7.

Each series has the potential to be a microcosm of a season or the entire playoff itself.

In a season/playoff season the goalie may win you games while the offense struggles. Next game the defense may struggle but the forwards bail them out.

I don’t think they need Rask to play at this level for 4-7 more games. I do have confidence that they are good enough as a team to win the cup, as their team defense is strong, the PP is dangerous and Rask has the ability to steal a game or two and be solid throughout.

 

[Bruinaura]

 

[ODAAT]

I’m nervous too. Don’t get me wrong... But the long and short of it is that we need all hands on deck to win this thing. Rested troops perform better in the long run, and at this point in the game we have to trust the team leaders to keep the boys sharp and focused.

The Bruins are banged up. Probably worse than we know. It’s been a hard playoffs, and would we rather a rested healthy(ish) Bruins team in the Final, or a banged up Bruins team?

true but we`ll also not know what injuries the Blues or Sharks are playing with or through. You look at Karlsson, even before last night where it appeared he might be dealing with something he looked horribly uncomfortable on the bench. Looking at his TOI (just over 25 mins) you`d say "nah" or his pt totals you`d say the same thing but if you`ve watched him this post season, he is struggling out there with his mobility.

Dunn on the Blues didn`t play last night, hit in the face by the puck in game 3, now, not sure if that will be a long term injury, who knows but no team has ever made the finals without injuries.

We shall see how it rolls out, after playing 13 out of a possible 14 games in the first two rounds, I`ll take the rest 8 days a week

 

[GabeTravels]

I was? Hahaha.

 

[Aeroforce]

That's very clever of the fan, but in all honesty, the refs probably didn't even see it.

 

[Greyhounds]

Lots of hockey today. IIHF this morning (NHLN), Sharks/Blues afternoon (NBC), Memorial Cup game tonight (NHLN).

IIHF - Schedule and Results 2019 IIHF ICE HOCKEY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Memorial Cup

 

[Greyhounds]

USA now leads a surprisingly good German team 2-1 on a goal by Dylan Larkin.

 

[Lady Rhian]

This is gonna be a looooooong wait.

Agree. I miss them so much, I've been doing spring cleaning ever since.