GDT: 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

[70sSanO]

It has been so tough to watch how well Gudbranson is playing, especially for less than $2m.

And we have Shatt.

John

 

[Bergey37]

I frankly don't really get folks rooting for a team because it might move our draft position from 23 to 22. But since both of my teams either didn't get in (Ducks) or got eliminated (Bruins), I'll root for Colorado because I would like to see Cogs hoist the Cup; that's a good reason for me.

 

[70sSanO]

I don’t root for or against a team just for the pick, although it helps when on the fence.

Like everyone else, there are teams I really don’t like… Nashville, Boston, (a little less hate with Lindholm), Kings, Sharks.

Some series I go in with no preference or I’ll flip. I traditionally rooted against Edmonton, but I’ve soften a bit this year.

The playoffs this year have been so much fun to watch, especially the game 7’s, that I’m enjoying these weeks before it’s all gone.

John

 

[Paul4587]

I think the Flames, Avs, Panthers and probably the Canes advance. I want the Oilers, Blues, Panthers and Rangers to advance.

 

[Terry Yake]

It has been so tough to watch how well Gudbranson is playing, especially for less than $2m.

And we have Shatt.

John

letting gudbranson go was a mistake

 

[AngelDuck]

I frankly don't really get folks rooting for a team because it might move our draft position from 23 to 22. But since both of my teams either didn't get in (Ducks) or got eliminated (Bruins), I'll root for Colorado because I would like to see Cogs hoist the Cup; that's a good reason for me.

You don’t understand people rooting for a ducks first round pick to be as high as possible?

 

[nbducksfan19]

I frankly don't really get folks rooting for a team because it might move our draft position from 23 to 22. But since both of my teams either didn't get in (Ducks) or got eliminated (Bruins), I'll root for Colorado because I would like to see Cogs hoist the Cup; that's a good reason for me.

Ummm what? Why would a ducks fan not root for a scenario that helps their draft position?

 

[Duck Off]

I always root against Canada teams because I've always found their fans to have the percentage of assholes/trolls. Not all of them are obviously, just a larger percentage than normal. I especially root against Toronto and Edmonton.

My 2nd favorite team isn't in either so I don't have one I really want to win, more of a few I really don't want to win (Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary, and LA in this year's playoffs). I was rooting against Boston because of our pick, but wouldn't have been that frustrated if they won. For Calgary/Edmonton, I'm really torn. Before reading it would help our draft pick if Edmonton won, I was for Calgary. Even still, I'm indifferent. I hope it goes 7 games and whatever team advances is swept the next round.

 

[Bergey37]

Ummm what? Why would a ducks fan not root for a scenario that helps their draft position?

I guess it's more that, at least for me, when I cheer for a team, I have a certain amount of emotion involved. Because I would like to see Cogs' name on the Cup, I won't root for a team to beat COL even if beating COL gets us to 22. Pick 22 or 23, what's the difference, really? But I suppose if someone has no emotional attachment to any of the teams left, then sure, whatever helps the Ducks.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

I'd be cool with Calgary winning the cup because how much it'll piss off Toronto and Edmonton lol.
Canada cup drought ended by Calgary would hopefully make Toronto and Edmonton get desperate to acquire Gibson.

 

[Duck Off]

I guess it's more that, at least for me, when I cheer for a team, I have a certain amount of emotion involved. Because I would like to see Cogs' name on the Cup, I won't root for a team to beat COL even if beating COL gets us to 22. Pick 22 or 23, what's the difference, really? But I suppose if someone has no emotional attachment to any of the teams left, then sure, whatever helps the Ducks.

That's definitely something I'm sure everyone here weighs. I'd love to see Cogs and Hampus get a cup, but I'd probably approach them differently. So if Cogs was playing a team that if he lost our pick would go from 23 to 22, I'd probably root for him because he's likely on his last chance. However, Hampus has several years left so I'd prefer the better pick. The difference in 22 or 23 really depends on who's left when 22 comes around. If someone is falling unexpectedly, it's pretty significant to be one spot up in the first round.

 

[ohcomeonref]

I want the Oil to go all the way but if I had to bet I'd go Avs or Florida.

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

I frankly don't really get folks rooting for a team because it might move our draft position from 23 to 22. But since both of my teams either didn't get in (Ducks) or got eliminated (Bruins), I'll root for Colorado because I would like to see Cogs hoist the Cup; that's a good reason for me.

I don't really care anymore but how the Bruins did had a pretty big effect on what that pick could be. I get why you'd want them to win but as many as 10 spots is pretty massive for me, someone without any other dog in the fight.

 

[Terry Yake]

Panthers just can't score a PP goal in the playoffs

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

Kucherov just cooked Ekblad, my lord. Good for Perrs getting on the board

 

[Terry Yake]

Perry scores

1-1 game

 

[Leonardo87]

Perry scores from a beauty of a pass from Kucherov.

 

[Static]

Well that was the easiest goal of Perry's career.

 

[bsu]

Kuch embarrassed Ekblad.

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

Perrs with another point. Bob’s gotta put that rebound in a better spot

 

[Paul4587]

Perry contributing is nice.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

Perry contributing is nice.

I love that he's on the 1st PP unit.

 

[Mr Rogers]

Ava finally facing some resistance

 

[dracom]

Avs/Blues feels like a series that every game could go to OT

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

That was a poopy call.