GDT: Stanley Cup Playoffs VI: Conference Finals

[bobbyorr04]

I'm hoping this is just a lucky night for the Sharks. I really wanted a Bruins/Blues final.

The Blues didn't look too impressive tonight, but there's a ton of hockey to be played in both series and anything can happen.

...it usually comes down to consistent solid goaltending, and who wants it more (and favorable reffing doesn't hurt either).

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

As I’ve been saying since midway through last round, the winner of SJ/COL would beat the winner of STL/DAL. Standing by that.

 

[Lady Rhian]

Went over to the Stanley Cup Forum. Fans going back and forth over there- hilarious.

 

[Lady Rhian]

As I’ve been saying since midway through last round, the winner of SJ/COL would beat the winner of STL/DAL. Standing by that.

I don't think I like you anymore.

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

I don't think I like you anymore.

Not sure I understand...

 

[DKH]

What is it with these coaches pulling goalies so early?

They can possibly get players on the opposing team in situations they usually aren’t accustomed to

 

[BAD BOY]

I know it’s only one game. Not overreacting but I think the sharks firepower will get by the blues . I wasn’t high on San Jose in mid season and still not high on Jones but they are here. They kind of remind me of the Toronto a little, great offense, ok defense and bipolar goaltending. But let’s see what happens in game 2 . Things could change quickly in these series.

 

[Braunbaer]

Blues wouldn't scare me at all in the Finals. Sharks a little.

 

[veganbruin]

Blues kept turning the puck over which is usually the Sharks game. Still think the Blues end up being the stronger team here.

 

[Banded Peak]

Blues kept turning the puck over which is usually the Sharks game. Still think the Blues end up being the stronger team here.

Agree with this. Sharks have gotten to the conference final but have not looked good doing it. Could say the same for the Bruins I guess, but I thought they looked stronger the longer the Columbus series went on. Can't say the same for the Sharks last round. Neither of these teams scares me that much.

There was only one team I thought the Bruins would almost certainly lose to coming into the playoffs and that was Washington.

 

[GloryDaze4877]

STL pounded Karlsson last night even in a loss. They need to tighten up the D overall, but hitting EK that much could pay dividends late in the series (if they get that far).

If the B’s get by the Canes, I like their chances in the Finals, but either STL or SJ would be formidable opponents.

 

[EverettMike]

Imagine living a life so empty.

Anyway, GLOORRRIIAAAAAAAAHHHHH

 

[BMC]

So who are we cheering for, St Louis or San Jose?

 

[s3antana5757]

So who are we cheering for, St Louis or San Jose?

For me, I think San Jose is much better. Therefore, I’m rooting for the Blues.

 

[Chief Nine]

Pierre even knows the player’s kid’s names...

Pierre to Gustav Nyquist:

“How’s baby Charlotte doing?”

There isn’t anything that escapes Pierre.

Nothing

 

[Zillah]

So who are we cheering for, St Louis or San Jose?

As much as I think there is a bit of an asterisk with the Sharks even being here after the Vegas refs debacle I think they are solid all the way through the lineup and even though they haven’t gotten to the end they do have playoff experience . I saw their goaltending as a weak link but Jones has steadily gotten better as the playoffs have gone on . I see the Blues as more top heavy where if you shut down the top lines they are done and Binnington has come back to earth a bit . For my money I’d rather play the Blues . Let’s recreate the 70 finals with Bergy flying through the air in OT after a pass from behind the net from Marshy .

 

[BAD BOY]

As much as I think there is a bit of an asterisk with the Sharks even being here after the Vegas refs debacle I think they are solid all the way through the lineup and even though they haven’t gotten to the end they do have playoff experience . I saw their goaltending as a weak link but Jones has steadily gotten better as the playoffs have gone on . I see the Blues as more top heavy where if you shut down the top lines they are done and Binnington has come back to earth a bit . For my money I’d rather play the Blues . Let’s recreate the 70 finals with Bergy flying through the air in OT after a pass from behind the net from Marshy .

Eh, Jones has been alright. The Sharks are scoring now which is a concern for St. Louis . I feel this is a must win for the blues they can’t fall behind 2-0 . I understand they are going home but not if the sharks keep getting momentum. San Jose has a good lines up and down but their D can be had . I don’t trust Jones but he has been good.

 

[Chief Nine]

Blues needed to do just that. Like it was scripted

 

[TP]

Appeared soft at first glance, but I dunno... I think it was a perfect shot.

 

[BAD BOY]

Blues needed to do just that. Like it was scripted

They had the right man shooting that one. Roof job.

 

[missingchicklet]

That call on Kane was just awful. You cannot possibly call that in the playoffs. Geesh.

 

[SPLBRUIN]

For me, I think San Jose is much better. Therefore, I’m rooting for the Blues.

I don't fear either one of these teams, not sure what team would be the more difficult opponent. Having home ice is a huge advantage over the Sharks who play much better at home. I also don't think their D play great D and Jones is up and down, their strength is their forward group is big and talented and their PP is very good. The Blues are big and really physical and contest every inch of the ice, they remind me a bit of Columbus. Not as much talent as the Sharks but a team that plays much better on the road as opposed to the Sharks which is important if they meet the Bruins.

 

[Zillah]

I used to have a lot of respect for Ron MacLean but he’s lost a lot of that lately with his constant harping on Marchand . He just compared him to Matt Cooke while talking to Brian Burke . Burke said players need to learn to ignore him ... MacLean should take that advice . Brad has gotten under CBCs skin more than the opposition . Morons

 

[missingchicklet]

I don't fear either one of these teams, not sure what team would be the more difficult opponent. Having home ice is a huge advantage over the Sharks who play much better at home. I also don't think their D play great D and Jones is up and down, their strength is their forward group is big and talented and their PP is very good. The Blues are big and really physical and contest every inch of the ice, they remind me a bit of Columbus. Not as much talent as the Sharks but a team that plays much better on the road as opposed to the Sharks which is important if they meet the Bruins.

I'm trying to not feel cocky about things, but I think the Bs D combined with Rask would give the Bs a pretty nice edge over either one of these teams. Binnington can go into brick wall mode a lot better than Jones from what I have seen this season, so that worries me about playing the Blues, but I still think the Bs would overcome a hot Binnington.

 

[Bruinaura]

Another horrible call. Doesn't matter because couture gets a shorty lol