2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs Talk

[Canes]

Vegas reminds me of our 2006 team. A rag tag group of misfit castoffs but still somehow a surprisingly deep forward group mixed in with some elite talent, and solid but unremarkable d-corps.

 

[TheOllieC]

Imagine watching the Portland/OKC NBA game and having no idea that this is going on.

 

[SaskCanesFan]

I'm glad Vegas tied it. They hit a post and had another 3-4 chances just shy, they deserved one going in.

 

[Wolfpuck]

Game 7s are insane.

Buckle up for tomorrow night boys.

 

[Brock Anton]

Vegas reminds me of our 2006 team. A rag tag group of misfit castoffs but still somehow a surprisingly deep forward group mixed in with some elite talent, and solid but unremarkable d-corps.

I would say last year's Vegas team was more like our 2006 team. This year the guys that were considered the "castoffs" like Smith, Schmidt, McNabb, Bellemare etc. have proven to be good players in Gallant's system.

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

Uh, what just happened? I turned off the game when VGK went up 3-0, took a shower, then all of a sudden it's 4-4? Huh?!

 

[Canes]

Game 7s are insane.

Buckle up for tomorrow night boys.

If anything half as crazy happens for our team either way like in this game, I might literally die of hypertension

 

[Brock Anton]

Uh, what just happened? I turned off the game when VGK went up 3-0, took a shower, then all of a sudden it's 4-4? Huh?!

NHL officials and NHL playoff hockey.

 

[MrazeksVengeance]

Cheering for Hertl OT goal.

 

[Brock Anton]

Now watch this become that game that goes like 7OT and never wants to end.

 

[Canes]

I would say last year's Vegas team was more like our 2006 team. This year the guys that were considered the "castoffs" like Smith, Schmidt, McNabb, Bellemare etc. have proven to be good players in Gallant's system.

You're probably right but you can make a case for both the teams. They weren't and aren't exactly similar, it's just the team structures have a lot of similarities.

 

[VAcaniac]

Giving me flashbacks to the “Shock at the Rock.” Took me hours to fall asleep after that game.

 

[Surrounded By Ahos]

 

[Brock Anton]

Like, I despise Boston sports with a burning passion, but I'd be lying if I said that I didn't crack a smile seeing that gif of those sad Leafs fans.

 

[SaskCanesFan]

Also, I can't thank Sportsnet enough for being too cheap to send their own crew to this game. Gord Miller is the absolute king of conveying excitement and now I get to hear him tonight

 

[My Special Purpose]

So, let me get this straight. San Jose got jobbed on an obvious call that didn't go their way (Eakin's goal making it 2-0 was a clear-cut high stick), but their coach took it in stride and their captain didn't come unhinged, start swinging at anything that moved, and get kicked out of the game?

And eventually, things turned around for them? That's not how it's supposed to work, is it Mr. Rierden? Mr. Ovechkin?

And Vegas and their coach didn't come unglued after a bad call led to a four-goal, five-minute major penalty? Hmmm. That's the weirdest part about this game. I thought you were required to go batsh!t crazy when you don't get a call. Or maybe I've just been watching the Capitals too much.

 

[Brock Anton]

Also, I can't thank Sportsnet enough for being too cheap to send their own crew to this game. Gord Miller is the absolute king of conveying excitement and now I get to hear him tonight

He's selling the drama/excitement so well and Ferraro is playing off him well. IMO he's every bit as good, and possibly even better, than Emrick.

 

[My Special Purpose]

Now watch this become that game that goes like 7OT and never wants to end.

Nope. Too many chances both ways the last few minutes. I'd be willing to wager this is over in the first ... six minutes.

 

[Brock Anton]

So, let me get this straight. San Jose got jobbed on an obvious call that didn't go their way (Eakin's goal making it 2-0 was a clear-cut high stick), but their coach took it in stride and their captain didn't come unhinged, start swinging at anything that moved, and get kicked out of the game.

And eventually, things turned around for them? That's not how it's supposed to work, is it Mr. Rierden? Mr. Ovechkin?

And Vegas and their coach didn't come unglued after a bad call led to a four-goal, five-minute major penalty? Hmmm. That's the weirdest part about this game. I thought you were required to go batsh!t crazy when you don't get a call. Or maybe I've just been watching the Capitals too much.

I feel like Gallant's "calm" had more to do with Pavelski being out on the ice and not wanting to look like an ass, but yeah, it was nice to see a coach calmly dispute a huge penalty call.

 

[Brock Anton]

Huge double save Fleury.

 

[SaskCanesFan]

He's selling the drama/excitement so well and Ferraro is playing off him well. IMO he's every bit as good, and possibly even better, than Emrick.

They are my favorite pair in the league, this is exactly what they were like together on TSN before losing the contract. Or doing big World Junior games. As much as I love Forslund, when it comes to games like this Miller is #1.

 

[Canes]

This OT doesn't seem like it's going to last much longer.

 

[Anton Dubinchuk]

Getting tired.

 

[Brock Anton]

Vegas getting close.

 

[My Special Purpose]

Nope. Too many chances both ways the last few minutes. I'd be willing to wager this is over in the first ... six minutes.

OK, maybe 10 minutes.