2022-2023 Around The League

[Chiarelli]

Well in that case the Devils usually play “big boy” hockey better than just about anyone else. They drive possession better than anyone in the league, just so happens they had a pretty off night and Vanecek didn’t have it at all.

Not tonight. Shot chart is telling. I just don’t think when the games get tough that team has it just yet. They’ll be good and soon but they’ll have to take some bumps and learn hard lessons. Islanders know how to win close games. That’s cute that they danced around the outside of the attacking zone tho.

 

[Balthazar]

"Big boy hockey" is one thing but what about LONG PANTS hockey? Can they do it too?

 

[dahrougem2]

You cannot make that judgement about NJD after 1 game like that.

 

[The Abusement Park]

You cannot make that judgement about NJD after 1 game like that.

Sure you can. Just like we can make the judgement that the Coyotes are clearly the better team than the Bruins.

 

[Balthazar]

Speaking of that Bruins/Yotes game...

 

[Ceremony]

I am absolutely stunned that drunk Bruins fans on a Friday night were involved in a fight.

 

[TruePowerSlave]

Who doesn't like throwing some punches on a Friday night, that’s my life motto

 

[UncleRisto]

Bruins fans vs college shitheads on a Friday night. Who saw that coming?

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

 

[zzs06]

Speaking of that Bruins/Yotes game...

The guy in red straight almost knocked that chick out! Not a good look but one of the best crowd fights I’ve seen

 

[Ceremony]

 

[Balthazar]

That's some dumb f***ing shit. WTF was he trying to do? I know he didn't hit him on purpose but it looks just like that.

 

[Ceremony]

That's some dumb f***ing shit. WTF was he trying to do? I know he didn't hit him on purpose but it looks just like that.

I'm guessing he's trying to hit the glass. Or maybe he really hates Hamonic.

 

[UncleRisto]

Both teams wearing retros in the Florida derby. Into it.

 

[dahrougem2]

That crowd fight was better than most modern day heavyweight boxing fights

 

[Metallo]

DET is useless but OTT not useless today.

Both teams wearing retros in the Florida derby. Into it.

Yeah it's like looking at vomit freezing on ice.

 

[The Kingslayer]

Tampa and Florida OG jersey's were classic. Should just bring those back.

 

[Avs_19]

Tampa and Florida OG jersey's were classic. Should just bring those back.

I like these Panthers retro jerseys.

Tampa's aren't just among the worst of the current batch of retros, they're one of the worst NHL jerseys I've ever seen.

 

[Pokecheque]

Not tonight. Shot chart is telling. I just don’t think when the games get tough that team has it just yet. They’ll be good and soon but they’ll have to take some bumps and learn hard lessons. Islanders know how to win close games. That’s cute that they danced around the outside of the attacking zone tho.

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Meh, it was just an off night for NJ. They'll likely load up on "gritty vets" at the deadline and what not. Still think they need to find a better goalie, but their talent should be able to make the adjustment to playoff hockey just fine (so long as they stay healthy).

Islanders certainly seem built for the playoffs but they've also been unable to make it far enough. At some point their offense keeps drying up.

 

[The Kingslayer]

Man oh man does Toronto look scary right now.

 

[Balthazar]

Man oh man does Toronto look scary right now.

Hopefully they just peak early

 

[Metallo]

I feel like 4vs4 OT would be so much more interesting as team wouldn't go into a puck possession chess match.
The talent level is so high right now.

 

[The Kingslayer]

If you didnt have Kadri as an anytime scorer tonight you slippin

 

[The Kingslayer]

Nylander who has also been red hot helps extend Marners streak to 22 games with a goal.

Will also say that the reason the Leafs have been able to play aswell as they are right now is the play of Sandin. Hes filled in great since Reilly went down.

 

[Avs_19]

Sportsnet has really spent this entire intermission ripping Chara lol.