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Lightning's Nikita Kucherov: Disappears in series vs. Capitals
Lightning's Nikita Kucherov: Disappears in series vs. Capitals
Thoughts on TBL drawing Pittsburgh in the first round?
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Tampa's worst nightmare would be any team that is totally on fire. Otherwise, they should be fine in the 1st round.
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Best player in the world is Kucherov.
Crosby had his time in the sun, now it's time for him to sit back and relax.
I expect TB to roll whoever they play in round 1. It is likely to be MTL, CAR, or CBJ, maybe Philly. I don't see them getting much push back until the finals, they are a once in a few decades type of team.
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Capitals will push. Hope we get a round 2 this year. I don't think the East is going to be a clear sweep.
Teams will be hungry to break the "unstoppable" Lightning.
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Last time the Pens played a Presidents Trophy winner in round 1 even with Crosby/Malkin/LeTang, didn't work out so well against the Rangers.
So if we get PIT/TB, it's not a lock for the Penguins.
Sometimes, the experienced team doesn't always win.
So if we get PIT/TB, it's not a lock for the Penguins.
Sometimes, the experienced team doesn't always win.
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That's what the second round is for.
Can't argue with that. I have seen teams get shocked while looking underbaked, but that's definitely as good as evidence as any that it doesn't always happen. And you're definitely right to want to wrap it up early; I know I want 4-5 difficult games but with wins for the Pens 1st round. (Well, every round).
Which also means not playing you guys.
I really hate these probablity charts
How is Tor vs Boston 100%? Montreal is 8 points back of Tor with games to go. Even Boston could still top Tampa theoretically.
Im not saying its going to happen but that means its not 100%. More like 99%
How is Tor vs Boston 100%? Montreal is 8 points back of Tor with games to go. Even Boston could still top Tampa theoretically.
Im not saying its going to happen but that means its not 100%. More like 99%
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Pittsburgh would probably less than desirable, though I'm not sure if I'd want to face a team that is 23-7-2 since New year's either (Carolina).
Tampa would probably prefer Montreal or Columbus, but at the end of the day you gotta beat the best to win the cup, so they may not care all that much.
Could be arguably the toughest quest to get to the finals for a top seed.
Round 1: Pittsburgh?
Round 2: Boston/Toronto
Round 3: Washington?
That would be pretty brutal... would theoretically have to beat 3 legitimate cup contenders just to play for the cup.
Tampa would probably prefer Montreal or Columbus, but at the end of the day you gotta beat the best to win the cup, so they may not care all that much.
Could be arguably the toughest quest to get to the finals for a top seed.
Round 1: Pittsburgh?
Round 2: Boston/Toronto
Round 3: Washington?
That would be pretty brutal... would theoretically have to beat 3 legitimate cup contenders just to play for the cup.
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I personally dont think Tampa is or should be scared of anyone.
Eastern conference first round is going to be a gong show. Such a packed conference.
Eastern conference first round is going to be a gong show. Such a packed conference.
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We should probably trade him. He'll probably never score another playoff point ever. Sigh...smh...
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Definitely. If an article says something, then how can we argue otherwise? We have a playoff lemon on our team.
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Yup. Even if both of them get eliminated on the second round, that was the real Stanley Cup final.
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Sometimes a percentage that high causes people to think its a done deal. I mean the realistic possibility that Boston catches TB for the division conference is extremely low. Montreal catching Tor I guess is possible. I still think its too low to even really give it a chance.
The first round series in the East are going to be ridiculous no matter what happens.
Tampa v Pittsburgh is possible.
Washington Pittsburgh is also possible.
Boston Toronto is likely.
Tampa/Washington vs Columbus could also be a good series. If Philly snags a spot (yes I know it's unlikely) they could play Pittsburgh or Washington.
Tampa v Pittsburgh is possible.
Washington Pittsburgh is also possible.
Boston Toronto is likely.
Tampa/Washington vs Columbus could also be a good series. If Philly snags a spot (yes I know it's unlikely) they could play Pittsburgh or Washington.
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Yes, but the Penguins had six AHL defensmen that series. No joke, all six. Every one of our starting D-men was injured.
Pens still played them well and could have won the series.
Well to be fair, the entire team disappeared in games 6 and 7, both shutouts, so why single out NK?
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