GDT: 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

[Static]

Carolina seals it.

 

[dracom]

that Stamkos penalty while on the PP was an absolute killer for Tampa

 

[Arthuros]

TBH I think Boston could have gone without one or the other (either acquire the 2C but ice someone subpar next to McAvoy, OR acquire a McAvoy partner and hope Haula can handle it).

Now they don't have either a true 2C or a 2D, and they're getting killed for it. Very unfortunate, as I think Game 1 was winnable barring that serious meltdown after Raanta's 10-bell stops.

 

[All Mighty]

I’ve never been that impressed by Sergachev. He’s a fine 2nd pairing guy, but he’s going to be paid like a top pairing guy. And since they won’t be able to afford him, Tampa is going to get a haul for him, too.

 

[Static]

This Toronto/Tampa game is awesome. Can't believe the leafs fought back.

 

[All Mighty]

Idk why Toronto is excited to win this game. In my experience, if the home team wins game 5 to go up 3-2, they usually lose the series.

 

[Sean Garrity]

that Stamkos penalty while on the PP was an absolute killer for Tampa

He threw and took two pretty bad penalties.

Kaprizov can absolutely rip it.

 

[Terry Yake]

took minnesota almost 22 years to land a player actually worth the price of admission

 

[Paul4587]

f***s sake Tampa, you had one job. Leafs aren’t losing two straight this year.

took minnesota almost 22 years to land a player actually worth the price of admission

Gaborik? He was pretty electrifying back in the day.

 

[bsu]

I’ve never been that impressed by Sergachev. He’s a fine 2nd pairing guy, but he’s going to be paid like a top pairing guy. And since they won’t be able to afford him, Tampa is going to get a haul for him, too.

He's their Fowler, not in play style but similar impacts imo.

 

[All Mighty]

He's their Fowler.

Except the general consensus is that he’s much better than Fowler, even though it’s arguable that he is any better at all.

 

[2faded]

if the oilers lose in the first round i don't see how mcdavid doesn't demand a trade

What are his options if the Oilers don't want to trade him? Sit out and not get paid? Or play bad but hurt his legacy. Has a player demanded a trade and the team wouldn't trade him before? I wouldn't want to trade the best player in the world.

I don't know if there's a proper analogy to be drawn between McDavid and Ovi, but I don't think Ovi has ever requested a trade despite all of that choking and he stuck through all of the shit to win a Cup.

Now if McD turns 35 and he hasn't won a cup...

I think the difference is that the Caps were a good team and it was the team/coach that was seen as choking. Hard to demand a trade when you're seen as part of the problem. Not that Ovi is bad in the playoffs, but controller disconnect Ovi could be argued wasn't helping.

Oilers just have bad management.

 

[bsu]

Except the general consensus is that he’s much better than Fowler, even though it’s arguable that he is any better at all.

Yeah I'd take Serg overall because he's bigger and tougher but it's super close imo. Fowler is more useful for us because he can minute munch.

 

[2faded]

I don't feel bad for McDavid for being stuck in Edmonton. He chose to sign there. I feel bad for us, having to root against him and not getting to see him thrive on a decent team.

 

[Terry Yake]

Oilers are lucky to only be down one

 

[bsu]

Kirill the Thrill is exciting.

 

[Ducks DVM]

Yeah, keep Kane as far away from this team as possible. Kassian is also a complete POS.

 

[Terry Yake]

loloilers

those damn California refs

 

[Ducks DVM]

And Nurse throws a head butt.

5K fines for everyone!

 

[AngelDuck]

The Kraken not picking Tarasenko is an all time blunder. I mean wtf were they thinking?!

 

[SoCal Dreaming]

Id like to see the Kings-Oilers game go OT.

Whoever wins in this series... I can't see either team moving passed the 2nd round.

 

[Ducksforcup]

Carolina taking this game bodes well for the pick the Ducks are going to receive from them. Here's hoping they close it out!

 

[SoCal Dreaming]

Kings scored and Oilers answered back. 4-3 now.

And it's now tied 4-4. PP goal

 

[Arthuros]

Take foot, apply to neck. COme on, Kings...

 

[Static]

Oh LA...