NFT: NHL Playoff Thread

breaks the tie off the pass from Point right after zone entry.

Imagine trading that guy for Jonathan Drouin?

2 - 1 TBL, 16 left.

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at 1, end of 2, could be final period of this strange, historical, season.

It is going to be so lame to see Tampa Bay (if they win tonight) skating around an empty arena with the Stanley Cup.

Better than the dumbass virtual fans

who the hell would be the Conn Smythe Trophy winner? Hedman? Point? Chris Chandler?

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who the hell would be the Conn Smythe Trophy winner? Hedman? Point? Chris Chandler?

lol, scroll up, Brett and I were just discussing.

I think Kucherov probably gets it, but Point has been their best player.

I think the two games the Islanders won were the two Point missed.

Case can be made for Hedman too.

Or Chris Chandler

PP with 9 min left.

ties it up, 2 - 2 Stars have life

Oh shit. was that pavelski?

In comment 14984919 pjcas18 said:

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ties it up, 2 - 2 Stars have life

He has had an incredible playoff. I thought he was cooked.

Pavelski now the all-time leader for playoff goals by an American player. 61

Gretzky all time leader with 122

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Pavelski now the all-time leader for playoff goals by an American player. 61 Gretzky all time leader with 122

Just passed Mullen. I would have guessed Modano was first - he had 58, so I was close.

Hope you’re happy pj.

OT

In comment 14984936 BrettNYG10 said:

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Hope you’re happy pj.

lol, I am, nothing like sudden death OT.

Kucherov was going to end it right there.

Not sure who got their stick on it.

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Kucherov was going to end it right there. Not sure who got their stick on it.

I did too.

These goalies look tired to me.

End this now Tampa Bay and avoid us from arrest or persecution.

In comment 14984957 BrettNYG10 said:

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In comment 14984956 pjcas18 said: Quote: Kucherov was going to end it right there. Not sure who got their stick on it. I did too. These goalies look tired to me.

Seems like Kucherov has been on the ice the whole OT so far

McDonagh looks so much slower than I remember him with the Rangers.

trip by Maroon, ref right there, let it go.

Olcyck almost laughed.

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this, hate to see a cup end on this shit

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Switching up goaltenders. Second of back-to-backs, they both look exhausted.

I couldn't even tell you who either backup goalie is in this series off the top of my head.

In comment 14984963 BrettNYG10 said:

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Between the trip and the blown icing call, that was pretty bad.

Seemed like Tampa was in the Dallas end for the entire period, but still alive.

In comment 14984968 pjcas18 said:

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I couldn't even tell you who either backup goalie is in this series off the top of my head.

I don't know who Tampa's is but isn't Dallas' Ben Bishop?

In comment 14984971 Greg from LI said:

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In comment 14984968 pjcas18 said: Quote: I couldn't even tell you who either backup goalie is in this series off the top of my head. I don't know who Tampa's is but isn't Dallas' Ben Bishop?

No, Bishop is the starter. I believe he's still "unfit to play" That was makes Khudobin so much more of a story, he's the backup goalie (and a pretty good but unremarkable one until this year)

letting them play in OT. I guess after last night.

have a game 6

Not over yet - See you Monday?

Offsides?

Hockey lives on.

not sure why he was so far away from the goal. He tried to fly back in there and hit Perry but it was too late.

Wake me up when September and the hockey season ends?

God damm it. Why am I so sexy?

what odds I gave of Stars pulling that out, I would have offered 1/6, give or take a few on the denominator. It looked like, it felt like, for most of the 33 minutes of the OTs that TB was on an extended PP. Khudobin looked so gassed, to my eyes his reaction time moving L-R or R-L when puck behind his net was on slo mo. It seemed to me it was less his puck stopping--and he made some good ones--and more TB missing the net.

One thing that impresses me about TB, watching them night after night since during the Islanders series and a chunk of BB, is how quickly each of their lines exits the offensive zone to avoid delayed offsides and then near instantaneously initiate new attack, via hard skating and quick reaction time. Yes, they have a ton of star power, but they are playing very disciplined, hard nosed game. Cooper is a whiny, dislikable xxxx, but I give him credit for instilling game in TB's game.

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not sure why he was so far away from the goal. He tried to fly back in there and hit Perry but it was too late.

That scrum seemed to materialize out of nothing, it did not look to me like an especially promising entry. Two OT games in two nights, mental fatigue piled on physical fatigue. Hedman has had a terrific series.

It was just surprising because he's a fantastic player. He looked like he was doing his best Marc Staal impression.

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In comment 14984990 Greg from LI said: Quote: not sure why he was so far away from the goal. He tried to fly back in there and hit Perry but it was too late. That scrum seemed to materialize out of nothing, it did not look to me like an especially promising entry. Two OT games in two nights, mental fatigue piled on physical fatigue. Hedman has had a terrific series.

The OT play was so sloppy. Guys were making lazy plays, getting way out of position. You saw a lot of mental errors.

I wish they gave them two days off at this point in the series.

Anyway, enough of that junk.

Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final tonight.

*should* be in on Pietrangelo (the whole league should be). I don't see how the Leafs clear enough space.

Hockey 24|7
@iamhockey1
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1m
Although the #rangers will try to get Pietrangelo, he’s unlikely to sign. His first choice as of now is the #leafsforever
and “hopes” they are able to make the necessary moves to make room for him.

the draft is in 8 days.

and FA starts right afterwards (I believe on October 9)

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@iamhockey1
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According to @MurphysLaw74
the Florida Panthers are trying to trade for Krugs negotiating rights. We are hearing that Winnipeg is in this as well.

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The Philadelphia Flyers have made Shayne Gostisbehere available for trade, per @PierreVLeBrun
. Adds: “For all the trade rumors linked to him in the past, this is really the first time #AnytimeAnywhere
have shown a serious willingness to move him if they get the right offer.”

rumors heating up.

Not sure a specific location, but in general, seems like he will be moved.

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Same thing I asked. Apparently with only one year on his deal, and a surplus of wings, WIN is looking to deal from a strength and Laine will need to be paid. a lot. I think it would take a massive offer to land Laine, but sounds like Laine or Ehlers will be moved (or could be moved).

Also, rumblings about Laine's attitude, but I hesitate to share things like that beyond a casual mention, because who knows if it's true.

(Leafs guy - good hockey mind) final draft rankings.

Askarov is making a mad dash up draft boards with his KHL play (3 starts, 0.74 GAA and .974 save percent - ridiculously SSS but video game numbers).

Also kind of funny Jan Mysak, once a late 1st/early to mid 2nd guy - is 12, the Habs can't even get him if he goes #12.

Here is his 1st round

First Round

1) Alexis Lafrenière, LW, Rimouski Océanic (QMJHL)

2) Quinton Byfield, C, Sudbury Wolves (OHL)

3) Tim Stützle, C, Adler Mannheim (DEL)

4) Lucas Raymond, RW, Frölunda HC (SHL)

5) Jamie Drysdale, D, Erie Otters (OHL)

6) Marco Rossi, C, Ottawa 67s (OHL)

7) Alexander Holtz, RW, Djurgårdens (SHL)

8) Cole Perfetti, LW, Saginaw Spirit (OHL)

9) Anton Lundell, C, HIFK (Liiga)

10) Yaroslav Askarov, G, SKA-Neva St. Petersburg (VHL)

11) Rodion Amirov, LW, Salavat Yulaev Ufa (KHL)

12) Jan Myšák, LW, Hamilton Bulldogs (OHL)

13) Dylan Holloway, C/W, University of Wisconsin (NCAA)

14) Noel Gunler, LW/RW, Luleå HF (SHL)

15) Jake Sanderson, D, U.S. U18 (NTDP)

16) Connor Zary, C, Kamloops Blazers (WHL)

17) Seth Jarvis, RW, Portland Winterhawks (WHL)

18) Jack Quinn, RW, Ottawa 67s (OHL)

19) Dawson Mercer, RW, Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL)

20) Mavrik Bourque, C, Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL)

21) Hendrix Lapierre, C, Chicoutimi Sagueneens (QMJHL)

22) Lukas Cormier, D, Charlottetown Islanders (QMJHL)

23) John-Jason Peterka, LW, EHC München (DEL)

24) Kaiden Guhle, D, Prince Albert Raiders (WHL)

25) William Wallinder, D, MODO Hockey J20 (SuperElit)

26) Jacob Perreault, C/RW, Sarnia Sting (OHL)

27) Braden Schneider, D, Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)

28) Emil Andrae, D, HV71 J20 (SuperElit)

29) Vasily Ponomaryov, C, Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL)

30) Justin Barron, D, Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)

31) Zion Nybeck, RW, HV71 J20 (SuperElit)
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the draft is in 8 days. and FA starts right afterwards (I believe on October 9) Hockey 24|7 @iamhockey1 · 6m According to @MurphysLaw74 the Florida Panthers are trying to trade for Krugs negotiating rights. We are hearing that Winnipeg is in this as well.

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Good move by the B's to get at least something for Krug, as they aren't going to resign him.

Hoping for a Dallas win tonight!!!!

Maybe it was on this board.

Also saw something on Twitter saying the league is targeting a December 1 start date. That will be brutal on the Finals teams. 3.5 month break down to 2.

I think TB closes it out tonight. Rooting for the opposite. Fortunately my hit rate these playoffs is below 50%.

Laine to the Flyers or Islanders makes sense to me if they can put a package together.

Laine on those teams would make me violently ill

It would be awful. I love Laine.