GDT: The 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs Part II

[tigervixxxen]

Funny thing is we need a crappy D under contract for 2 years in order to expose him for the expansion draft

 

[UncleRisto]

I haven't really been watching the Finals. Wonder if Polak has a good slapshot breakout?

 

[hockeyfish]

Every time I see Kessel's face, I think he looks exactly like Roy from the office.

 

[AslanRH]

I haven't really been watching the Finals. Wonder if Polak has a good slapshot breakout?

I haven't noticed nor have I noticed the high lob clear-turnover
e: he does have the whack it up the boards to the blue line move down pat though

 

[agentblack]

its too bad PITs gonna win, Jones has been amazing

 

[Avs_19]

That'll do it. Good run for the Sharks but the better team won.

 

[UncleRisto]

Well I'm happy for Kessel. Sorta Määttä too I guess.

 

[Avs_19]

its too bad PITs gonna win, Jones has been amazing

Crosby has also been amazing. Doing best player in the world stuff all series long.

 

[agentblack]

Season over.

 

[Nalens Oga]

Man imagine if the Pens had elevated the puck more this series lol.

They dominate, speed dominates, and good coaching wins.

 

[UncleRisto]

Offseasonoffseasonoffseasonoffseason!

 

[McMetal]

Man, I hope Roy learns some lessons on how to play with a lead from the Pens. They backcheck just as hard as they forecheck.

 

[NOTENOUGHJTCGOALS]

It's amazing seeing the Pens get the puck then pass it to a teammate. The teammate can then handle the pass. So amazing compared to Avs hockey.

 

[tigervixxxen]

Was a great game and series. Doesn't have to go 7 games for that to happen. Happy for a lot of guys but pretty cool they did it with Murray in net.

 

[UncleRisto]

So is there any older first timer? No?

 

[Avs_19]

Could have gone with Crosby or Kessel. Both good choices.

I think Crosby did pull away at the end though.

 

[Avs44]

The Penguins have only one really, really good defender; Letang. Watching the Pens, the Avs need to realize something: you don't need an all star defense to play great defense. Despite having Crosby, Malkin, and Kessel, the Penguins really won this cup with outstanding team defense and possession. They all backchecked, all worked together to move the puck out of the zone, all blocked shots, and all made smart decisions with the puck. I'm tired of hearing about the personnel all of the time on the Avs. Yeah, it needs work, but the Penguins defense after Letang, and missing Daley, did an outstanding job.


Regardless, congrats to the Penguins. Easily the better team all series, played a fantastic, team style of play.

 

[Avs_19]

I honestly thought they might miss the playoffs after Malkin got injured. What a great run.

 

[tigervixxxen]

I'm good with the Crosby decision.

 

[22FUTON9]

I'm sad for Jumbo and Marleau but good for Kessel. I still think he should have won the Conn smythe. Crosbys a good choice though

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

The Penguins have only one really, really good defender; Letang. Watching the Pens, the Avs need to realize something: you don't need an all star defense to play great defense. Despite having Crosby, Malkin, and Kessel, the Penguins really won this cup with outstanding team defense and possession. They all backchecked, all worked together to move the puck out of the zone, all blocked shots, and all made smart decisions with the puck. I'm tired of hearing about the personnel all of the time on the Avs. Yeah, it needs work, but the Penguins defense after Letang, and missing Daley, did an outstanding job.


Regardless, congrats to the Penguins. Easily the better team all series, played a fantastic, team style of play.

They just won a cup with a rookie goalie, & a defense of:

Brian Dumoulin/Kris Letang
Olli Maatta/Ben Lovejoy
Ian Cole/Justin Schultz

 

[Foppa2118]

Crosby did infinitely more besides put up points, that's what earned him the CS. Big faceoff wins, blocked shots, hard backchecks. Right up until the end, with his blocked shot and pass for the EN. Just did so much for that team, he was like a man possessed.

Kessel played great and deserved to be in the running, but he also benefitted from all the defensive attention being placed on Crosby and Malkin. He did a great job taking advantage of it though.

 

[ORLY]

Cumiskey last year, Porter this year.

Next year...David Jones?

 

[22FUTON9]

in before sakic going after Lovejoy and Polak this summer

#avsplan2016

 

[UncleRisto]

Cumiskey last year, Porter this year.

Next year...David Jones?

Hunwick gets traded and wins it all.