Series Discussion: The less important playoff series' (non-Caps ones) Part the Second

[ovikovy817]

Jets were the only team I thought had a chance to beat the Blues. Blues are going to the Final.

Vegas.

 

[shtorm2005]

Today, be ready for HfBoards servers to go down if Leafs win.

 

[Lindemann]

My bracket was blues vs caps

Still good for that at least

I think it’s gonna be Vegas vs Blues in the west finals

But if Dallas makes it they are gonna be tough

 

[Sam Spade]

Vegas.

I've watched every game of the Sharks/Knights and the Knights are bleeding chances but they have been outscoring the putrid Sharks defense and goaltending. When they play a more defensively sound team, that's if they beat the Sharks, they will lose.

 

[shtorm2005]

I can't get myself to get worried about NYI. When you don't have the horses, you don't have the horses, I don't care how good your coach is. He can only do so much.

But Columbus I am very worried about.

The problem with Trotz is that he's not only a good coach, but a good coach knowing very well opponent, every Caps player's forces and weaknesses. That's huge advantage. If Caps pass Canes, I'd be worried.

 

[Lindemann]

The problem with Trotz is that he's not only a good coach, but a good coach knowing very well opponent, every Caps player's forces and weaknesses. That's huge advantage. If Caps pass Canes, I'd be worried.

Reirden knows Trotz too though. So it goes both ways

 

[trick9]

Today, be ready for HfBoards servers to go down if Leafs win.

I hope they do win, but i have a feeling they won't.

 

[ovikovy817]

Man, Blues were last in the league on January 3rd, they're now in the 2nd round.

 

[StrikingDistance]

My Plan B team are the Blues. They're oldest active team never to have won the cup and to go from last to the Finals would be incredible. Problem is, they haven't played Dallas well at all. Hoping Avs take care of the Knights so we so have to watch their pre-game shows. Ugh.

 

[Calicaps]

 

[kicksavedave]

My bracket was blues vs caps

Still good for that at least

I think it’s gonna be Vegas vs Blues in the west finals

But if Dallas makes it they are gonna be tough

I had Blues Caps also in the SCF, but I had TB and Calgary in the CF's respectively, so that is kaput!

 

[HandsomeTom43]

I had Knights-Caps in the finals, and find that matchup highly intriguing. I think it would captivate the country having a rematch with a "re-loaded" Knights squad with Pacioretty and Stone against the Ovechkin led Caps.

All things being equal and for ratings sake, Maple Leafs/Caps from the East would be ideal, and probably Nashville/Vegas out west. Toronto and Boston are the only real traditional markets at this point, maybe New York but it's the Islanders we're talking about.

 

[trick9]

West is wide open this season.

Imagine being a Dallas or Avs fan this season. For Dallas their broadcast crew around Christmas when we played them were talking how getting to the Playoffs would be their Stanley Cup as they need that to build up the hype towards the All-Star Game they host next season. Suddenly they are up against the Predators and most of the top contenders in the West are either out or struggling and the route is there for them so who knows how far they can go.

For Avs it's basically the same thing. Suddenly all lines are clicking, their D look solid and Grubauer has been great so far. On top of that their future looks very bright as Makar has made a huge impact already and they have 4th pick in the draft and another pick in the 1st round aswell.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

The stlouis atmosphere is very underrated, they have a good fan base

Dare I say, “BLUE-collar”....

 

[tenken00]

Seeing how the Caps in 5 games this year play at a higher level at home versus the road so far, I am hoping for Toronto over Boston.

That way the Caps would have home ice no matter what all the way through if they can get there.

 

[trick9]

Bruins so lucky there. Marchand of all players.

 

[SpinningEdge]

The problem with Trotz is that he's not only a good coach, but a good coach knowing very well opponent, every Caps player's forces and weaknesses. That's huge advantage. If Caps pass Canes, I'd be worried.

There’s no answer for Ovechkin though. If Ovi plays the way he did yesterday, he’s a force unlike any other in nhl history. People have tried to figure him out for years - haven’t been able to.

Also, when caps are physical like yesterday it ends teams. Think about all the series last year towards end of them. Caps seem to be stronger and wear teams down more. They destroyed Blue Jackets end of series winning last 2 games of series. Pitt was handled Last 2 games of that series. Tampa was destroyed last two games of that series. Vegas was handled end of the series too with 4 straight.

Truth is, this current Caps team seems to be a team that as it gets deeper into a series it’s trouble for opponents. In games 5-7 last year caps were 7-1 last year

 

[trick9]

Leafs started the game well, then got a bad bounce against and suddenly they are ran off the arena. Shots are 19-6 Bruins now and Leafs have nothing going. They are such a soft bunch. Someone needs to step up or they will choke another series lead to Bruins.

 

[marcel snapshot]

Milbury has been vying for President of the Marcus Johansson haters' club. Called him "marshmallow soft," notwithstanding MoJo repeatedly getting to the front of the net ("flybys" according to the genius) and suggesting Backes should be in, even though he agrees that Bs are winning because they're playing faster. MoJo one of those guys who draws hate for what he's not, and little appreciation for the assets he has. That said, Bs fans seem to like him, because they have so few players of his ilk

 

[AtNightWeFly]

Mojo was my least favorite Cap once the Brouwers and the Laichs got the boot. Could never hate the guy though he's harmless. I'm glad he's doing well in Boston of all places.

 

[marcel snapshot]

Both of Chara's feet leave the ice on a hit on Muzzin, begging the question of why Z would ever have to jump into a hit

 

[trick9]

Milbury has been vying for President of the Marcus Johansson haters' club. Called him "marshmallow soft," notwithstanding MoJo repeatedly getting to the front of the net ("flybys" according to the genius) and suggesting Backes should be in, even though he agrees that Bs are winning because they're playing faster. MoJo one of those guys who draws hate for what he's not, and little appreciation for the assets he has. That said, Bs fans seem to like him, because they have so few players of his ilk

I can't blame him. I haven't seen him in a while and seeing him now in Bruins uniform i'm so happy he doesn't play for the Capitals anymore. I do know he's a solid player but he's one of the players i hate with a passion.

 

[Dr John Carlson]

Bill Nylander working hard for his money.

 

[AtNightWeFly]

Billy needs a new home.

 

[IafrateOvie34]

There’s no answer for Ovechkin though. If Ovi plays the way he did yesterday, he’s a force unlike any other in nhl history. People have tried to figure him out for years - haven’t been able to.

Also, when caps are physical like yesterday it ends teams. Think about all the series last year towards end of them. Caps seem to be stronger and wear teams down more. They destroyed Blue Jackets end of series winning last 2 games of series. Pitt was handled Last 2 games of that series. Tampa was destroyed last two games of that series. Vegas was handled end of the series too with 4 straight.

Truth is, this current Caps team seems to be a team that as it gets deeper into a series it’s trouble for opponents. In games 5-7 last year caps were 7-1 last year

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