GDT: 2016-17 NHL Playoffs Thread - III

[Bruinaura]

I would be more excited about this power play if I didn't think it was the second coming of the Bruins' 2011 power play

 

[TP]

Good for them. Gibson is not very good.

 

[JOKER 192]

Justice served . There is no way the Ducks should have won that game.

 

[missingchicklet]

WCF so much more entertaining than the ECF. I want the Preds to win but hope the series goes to 7 games for fun factor alone.

 

[Bruinaura]

Preds still undefeated at home. Impressive especially given the road team record this year.

 

[Bruinaura]

And Ryan "best defensive center in the NHL according to NBC" Kesler on the ice for both goals against. Sweet.

 

[bobbyorr04]

WCF so much more entertaining than the ECF. I want the Preds to win but hope the series goes to 7 games for fun factor alone.

Agree.

The Ducks/Preds series is very exciting compared to the other series (the difference is like night and day), but unfortunately we can't expect the Sens to change their style of play to become more entertaining for the fans.

Their 1-3-1 has served them well so far....but boy, is it ****ing boring to watch.

 

[Bruinaura]

I hope we get a Nashville Pittsburgh final

 

[eightspokedb]

Listening to Dave Goucher call the game is a good thing...

 

[ODAAT]

WCF so much more entertaining than the ECF. I want the Preds to win but hope the series goes to 7 games for fun factor alone.

sure is, and the game last night was/is what I like to see in a 2-1 game, fast, up tempo, physical. I don`t care if the score is 6-5 or 2-1, just entertain me for gawd sakes, and I`ll stay up later than Mrs.Odaat let`s me to watch that series before I`ll do the same for the Sens series.

I`m rooting for the Sens to beat Pitt, but I just can`t watch that series

 

[Terrier]

WCF so much more entertaining than the ECF. I want the Preds to win but hope the series goes to 7 games for fun factor alone.

You're so right. The environment in Nashville is terrific and, of course, heads are exploding in Montreal. To add, it would be great to see David Poile, a former player at NU and a Lester Patrick winner in 2001, finally get a ring.

 

[Bruinaura]

You're so right. The environment in Nashville is terrific and, of course, heads are exploding in Montreal. To add, it would be great to see David Poile, a former player at NU and a Lester Patrick winner in 2001, finally get a ring.

Yep. How can you not be happy for a guy like this?

[Tweet]864676782905196544[/MEDIA]

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

Chiarelli, Dorion, Poile finalists for GM award

http://www.tsn.ca/chiarelli-dorion-poile-finalists-for-gm-award-1.753699

This makes my teeth itch.

 

[KrejciMVP]

Chiarelli, Dorion, Poile finalists for GM award

http://www.tsn.ca/chiarelli-dorion-poile-finalists-for-gm-award-1.753699

This makes my teeth itch.

Chia's going to take it I predict

 

[Sharp Shooting Neely]

Fascinating story from Scott Morrison of Sportsnet on the 1976 playoffs that reveals the very real kidnapping threat that hung over Guy Lafeur and his family on their run to the Stanley cup finals and eventual sweep of the Flyers in the final. Despite the obvious disdain for Bruins Fans with the dreaded Habs, this is far beyond any issues around rivalries. The reason for the threat and how Jean Belleveau was involved in handlng the fall out is very much the stuff of fiction novels.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/lafleur-opens-kidnap-plot-76/

 

[Pia8988]

Should be Piole. Subban trade was significantly better than falling into McDavid. Dont think either Chiarelli nor Dorian should be in the top 3

 

[Sharp Shooting Neely]

Well deserved win for the Preds and their rabit fans. Has been a terrific series especially in contrast to the excitement starved ECF.

Seems from comments on many sites that they have become the sentimental favorites for most who are not fans of the 3 other remaining teams. Would be great to see them get it done.

 

[chizzler]

Should be Piole. Subban trade was significantly better than falling into McDavid. Dont think either Chiarelli nor Dorian should be in the top 3

Chia gets lucky again and moves up to get McDavid. Poile has done way better with his moves. Risky trade last summer.

 

[KnightofBoston]

Chia hasn't made a good hockey deal since wheeler for Peverley


Gm's should be primarily judged on their signings and trades, not draft picks. That's on the scouts and whether or not the team is godawful. Chia should be no means get credit for having a stock pile of top 5 drafted players

 

[Oates2Neely]

Should be Piole. Subban trade was significantly better than falling into McDavid. Dont think either Chiarelli nor Dorian should be in the top 3

Agreed. If Chiarelli wins it he should hand it over to McDavid

 

[JOKER 192]

I have no idea what Chia has done to deserve a nomination. Basically inherited a team stocked with high 1st rounders and picks. Not sure that , that requires any skill.

 

[TP]

Chia being nominated has me in a fit of rage. Good thing nobody's around to kick.

 

[KrejciMVP]

remeber the good times

Acquired Zdeno Chara via free agency in 2006
Won Stanley Cup 1 time in 2 finals appearances (2011, 2013)
Won Presidents' Trophy (2013–14)
2 conference titles, 4 division titles, and 7 playoff appearances

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Boston_Bruins_general_managers

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

remeber the good times

Acquired Zdeno Chara via free agency in 2006
Won Stanley Cup 1 time in 2 finals appearances (2011, 2013)
Won Presidents' Trophy (2013–14)
2 conference titles, 4 division titles, and 7 playoff appearances

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Boston_Bruins_general_managers

"...and then the murders began."

 

[Fossy21]

Love when players from other teams in the city joins the fun. Mariota looks like the excited kid who got taken to the game by his crazy step-brothers/uncles.