OT: Stanley Cup Playoffs

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Fair, but Nashville looks like last year's team but much deeper. Really don't see them losing in the first round.

Oh I don't either. They're the surefire West champ in my mind.

But you just never know.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Oh I don't either. They're the surefire West champ in my mind.

But you just never know.

Indeed, it's why they play the games. The first round series to watch, imo, is Pit/Phi, that's going 7 and will be a battle.

 

[PBandJ]

Cheering for Winnipeg.

 

[backhandsauce]

I hope the Sharks sweep the Ducks.

I also hope in game #1 Kane destroys Getzlaf with a huge hit that leaves him out of the rest of the playoffs.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

I hope the Sharks sweep the Ducks.

I also hope in game #1 Kane destroys Getzlaf with a huge hit that leaves him out of the rest of the playoffs.

I hope for this too, but I don't see how the Sharks can beat the Ducks, honestly.

 

[Drivesaitl]

I’m not overly enthused by any of the West matchups. You’d have to pay me to watch an all California matchup or anything with the Mild in it. Definitely have a soft spot for Nashville, I’ll probably be pulling for them out of the West.

East is a different story. Boston-Toronto and Pittsburgh-Philly will be must-watch hockey. Washington-Columbus will be fun and nasty and the amount of speed on display in Tampa-New Jersey will be so much fun to watch.

Tampa-Pens East final, Nashville-Anaheim West final. Preds over Bolts in 6.

Completely opposite view. I'll watch EC for Jersey and that's about it. I like the Pens but this won't be their year. Any of the other clubs in the East I could give a toss about. The West is the best. That's where the hardnosed battles take place. Less of this EC 7-5 shootout shit where last goal wins and the results almost random.

I'll be cheering on the Kings as usual.

 

[PaPaDee]

I'll be cheering for the Kings and Jets in the west, and the Devils in the east.

 

[Aerrol]

f*** all y'all haters, I'm rooting for a Pens threepeat!

Have to admit the odds aren't good, though. They look burnt out - maybe Crosby has been saving his extra gear for the Playoffs this year as Malkin has dominated the show all season.

 

[ToeMcDrag83]

Want to see Hallsy and Maroon in NJ.
Want to see Boston defeat Toronto quickly.
Nashville crowd is always fun.
Winnipeg versus Nashville would be the best series in round 2, so I hope that's a thing.

Our division can take a hike. Out of pure curiosity, I might see what the Vegas atmosphere is like.

 

[MessierII]

My god pens are destroying philly

 

[syz]

I don't believe in the Pens but the Flyers don't have a goalie and then they'll get the Capitals in the second round again, so that's a guaranteed conference final at least.

 

[McAsuno]

Seeing other teams in the playoffs again is just depressing.

 

[AddyTheWrath]

Jesus 7-0 Pens...

What a player that Crosby is.

 

[Aerrol]

Jesus 7-0 Pens...

What a player that Crosby is.

Geno and Murray have been okay too. I love that the Pens have suddenly turned on playoff hockey mode. SUCK IT PHILLY

 

[Dashh]

damn, watching other teams in the playoffs makes our season feel that much worse.would be sweet if we had some games right now, playoff atmosphere is sweet

 

[MessierII]

This jets wild game is a quintessential playoff game. Great hockey.

 

[PBandJ]

The Pens play it right. Do enough during the season to get in and then turn it up. That can be a dangerous game, but when you're that good, it works.

 

[MessierII]

Those 7 shootout wins made the leafs seems so much better than they are. Completely outclassed so far. Team can’t defend at all.

 

[Jeff Lebowski]

Want to see Hallsy and Maroon in NJ.
Want to see Boston defeat Toronto quickly.
Nashville crowd is always fun.
Winnipeg versus Nashville would be the best series in round 2, so I hope that's a thing.

Our division can take a hike. Out of pure curiosity, I might see what the Vegas atmosphere is like.

I'm hoping NJ is out in 4. I don't want Maroon to have too much fun in Jersey. I'm hoping we see him back as an Oiler next season.

 

[VainGretzky]

Getzlaf window for another cup

 

[Joey Moss]

Waiting for the Ducks to get 3 ridiculous breaks in this series to get them to the next round just like last year.

 

[oobga]

Waiting for the Ducks to get 3 ridiculous breaks in this series to get them to the next round just like last year.

Vs another Cali team? Not a chance.

Just too bad Kesler may not get to play a lot to wear down those hips some more.

 

[Joey Moss]

Also watching the WPG-MIN series.. Jets are absolutely loaded. That team is deep everywhere and has good prospects still coming.

Chevy has done a great job there. His next challenge is going to be keeping the team together with Wheeler, Laine, Connor, Trouba, Morrissey, Hellebyuck needing new contracts this off-season/next.

 

[VainGretzky]

Also watching the WPG-MIN series.. Jets are absolutely loaded. That team is deep everywhere and has good prospects still coming.

Chevy has done a great job there. His next challenge is going to be keeping the team together with Wheeler, Laine, Connor, Trouba, Morrissey, Hellebyuck needing new contracts this off-season/next.

He kept them all during non playoff years did not panic trade his skill , probably closest knit team in the league they have played together for years , wish Oilers took this approach instead of moving out the skill when they were hitting prime. Paitence has built a very strong Jets team.

 

[Joey Moss]

He kept them all during non playoff years did not panic trade his skill , probably closest knit team in the league they have played together for years , wish Oilers took this approach instead of moving out the skill when they were hitting prime. Paitence has built a very strong Jets team.

Difference is the Jets could afford to be patient. Jets fans were just happy to have a team. Oilers fans hadn't seen playoff action for 10 years so management could not afford to be patient. Not to mention our scouting staff has failed at their jobs year after year whereas half of Winnipeg's current roster is draft picks from 2011-2016.

Only problem for Chevy is a contract like Kulikov. Absolutely will have to be moved. Perreault and Mason could be gone as well.