GDT: 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

[Paul4587]

I got to watch a little bit of EK back then and he was incredible, but Makar is (imo) light years better defensively. Karlssens only defense was having the puck himself, which was pretty good, but he got beat a lot

At his best he was pretty decent defensively but there were certainly some years he left a lot to be desired. I agree Makar is better defensively but it’s not by that much if we are talking about peak Karlsson.

 

[Dryish]

I am so happy Edmonton lost. Made my day and I've been up for a total of thirty minutes.

 

[mightyquack]

Edmonton swept and Boston in turmoil. Feels good.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Somehow hurts to say but the Avs are a team to like a lot Great playwrs and fun to watch. Could be another dynasty in making with that ingredients.

The goaltending is pretty sus

 

[Leonardo87]

 

[Rybread86]

Welp, I was VERY wrong about the COL/EDM series. I thought EDM in 7 and it was COL in 4. Smith was as bad as everyone thought with a few good games scattered in there. At least the team I wanted to win did lol.

EDM has a defense problem, same as what we had even when we were competitive. They dont have a #1, they just have a bunch of 2s, 3s and 4s. If they want to be a true contender, upgrade in net and upgrade the D.

Good for Colorado and good for Manson and Cogs. Hopefully Cogs hand is ok and he can play in the Finals. Kadri being out is going to hurt. I just worry for their goaltending, looked ok in this series but not very proven.

 

[bsu]

 

[70sSanO]

Vasilevskiy is getting dialed in. This may not be the same as Raanta and Domingue.

John

 

[bsu]

Palat just makes big plays, all the time. He's an underrated and steps up when his team needs him.

 

[Steppin Razor]

I am so happy Edmonton lost. Made my day and I've been up for a total of thirty minutes.

This. There was way way too much nice discussion about Edmonton in this thread simply because of McDavid. He's great. But f*** the Oilers.

 

[Mr Rogers]

Will be interesting to see how the rangers respond. Been such a great postseason.

 

[Leonardo87]

Really would love to get Palat. I know he is older but would be an excellent stop gap till some of the prospects in the system are ready in a year or two.

 

[All Mighty]

Really would love to get Palat. I know he is older but would be an excellent stop gap till some of the prospects in the system are ready in a year or two.

I think the only way we have a chance at signing him is if we offer him 5 years, and I really don’t want to do that.

 

[Leonardo87]

I think the only way we have a chance at signing him is if we offer him 5 years, and I really don’t want to do that.

Yeah that’s too much. Willing to give him a higher AAV but 3 years top.

 

[bsu]

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

However this series ends up, I think the narrative that the Rangers are just a product of playing against shitty goalies should be put to bed. They're clearly a legit team.

 

[bsu]

That's a flying elbow

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

That’s a heartbreaker.

 

[Kalv]

What a great game but yeah, this was what I was affraid of.

 

[bsu]

Avs Lightning... No Kadri and Girard vs No Point.

 

[Terry Yake]

and people were writing the bolts off after 2 games lol

they're back to back champs for a reason

 

[70sSanO]

However this series ends up, I think the narrative that the Rangers are just a product of playing against shitty goalies should be put to bed. They're clearly a legit team.

I agree.

But I think they are running out of gas. You can clearly see that they just can't keep up. They are not really hitting like they did. They have just played too many games in too few days. Maybe they can put it together in game 6 and 7, but I don't think they have enough left.

John

 

[lwvs84]

Avs Lightning... No Kadri and Girard vs No Point.

I was reading Point might be back this series and definitely back for finals... but guessing he won't be 100%. It might be no Kadri/Girard vs. Point at 75%

 

[DavidBL]

Will Kuemper be back? Francouz vs Vasi does not inspire a lot of confidence in Col. They have not had to really play a tight series yet. Even St Louis wasn't really a low scoring affair.

 

[tomd]

TB's defense is just so huge and dominating. Going to be a great series if TB gets to the finals.