GDT: 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

[Duck Off]

Makar is a truly amazing player. A generational dman. He’s the Ray Bourque of this era

It's a bit early for me to make that comparison, but damn sure looks like it's going to be that way. It's been a long time since I've seen a defenseman dominate with the puck like he is. Just unbelievable talent. It's like McDavid if he was a defenseman.

 

[Smirnov2Chistov]

I’ve played plenty of competitive hockey and I’m still playing beer league hockey. In my beer league that is a penalty 9 times out of 10 and when I was playing competitively it’s a penalty 10 times out of 10s if it’s picked up.

I think the issue is this - it wasn't picked up.

I think Craig Button said it best on Leafs Lunch yesterday that if the NHL were to call that every single time, you would get 'up to 15 of those calls'

 

[bsu]

 

[DavidBL]

I kind of think he may have a chance at the MVP. Kind of crazy.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

I think the issue is this - it wasn't picked up.

I think Craig Button said it best on Leafs Lunch yesterday that if the NHL were to call that every single time, you would get 'up to 15 of those calls'

But you wouldn't, because players would adapt. Sloppy line changes aren't inevitable.

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

But you wouldn't, because players would adapt. Sloppy line changes aren't inevitable.

I think that's probably true to an extent but I don't think the NHL would or could endure the period it takes to get to that point where there is nonstop two many men penalties. Kind of like how video review for pass interference always fails.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

I think that's probably true to an extent but I don't think the NHL would or could endure the period it takes to get to that point where there is nonstop two many men penalties. Kind of like how video review for pass interference always fails.

Yeah I agree, the league is too often weak-willed with these things so it won't happen.

 

[Paul4587]

Makar is a truly amazing player. A generational dman. He’s the Ray Bourque of this era

Yeah it looks to be this way. We saw a couple of years of Karlsson at this level but his peak was so short and he was older than Makar when he had the massive seasons. Makar is only 23, if he has good longevity he’s going to go down as a top 2-3 dman of all time.

 

[Kalv]

Yeah it looks to be this way. We saw a couple of years of Karlsson at this level but his peak was so short and he was older than Makar when he had the massive seasons. Makar is only 23, if he has good longevity he’s going to go down as a top 2-3 dman of all time.

If you lookt at players, usually they are entering their prime at 23. Entering. Makar is already tge best (arguably)

Colorado were historically bad that year, lost the lottery with only 4th pick, and they got this wild

 

[Anaheim4ever]

Yeah it looks to be this way. We saw a couple of years of Karlsson at this level but his peak was so short and he was older than Makar when he had the massive seasons. Makar is only 23, if he has good longevity he’s going to go down as a top 2-3 dman of all time.

Yeah it's now like the last time a generational talent was drafted was 2017.
2023 could be the next time if either Michkov is Ovi 2.0 or Bedard is Crosby 2.0.

Sakic didn't rush Makar either, if Murray was their GM he'd have played immediately after being drafted.

Makes me so glad Murray is gone.
What if Fowler would have had an even better career if he wasn't rushed or if Drysdale was better if he wasn't rushed.

Given how small he is, Drysdale should have spent at least another year in juniors amd then AHL before NHL.

 

[DucksFanDFW]

Well crap, my normal stream isn't functioning today. Guess I'll just wait for my phone to notify me of score.

 

[Paul4587]

This series shows how important special teams players are in the playoffs. The Avs are going to win this series because they have absolutely elite PKers like Cogs and Helm who are absolutely shutting down the Tampa PP. Conversely the Tampa PKers have been terrible and the Avs PP is absolutely elite. 5 on 5 these two teams are basically even.

 

[Paul4587]

Lol Kuemper

 

[sunsetsuperhuman]

so uh, potentially championship game for one of the 4 big leagues* (allegedly). where the hell can i watch this?

 

[Paul4587]

Yeah this one’s over the Avs are winning. I thought that was a pretty questionable icing call though…

 

[dracom]

feels like if Tampa doesn't score on the PP, then they're done.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

Makar wow. Already a generational talent who's gonna win his first conn smythe.

 

[Paul4587]

Avs are not only the better team but they’re also getting some crazy breaks. Makars goal looks harmless but bounces off Cernaks skate through Vasis skate. Then Sergachev hits the post down the other end minutes later.

 

[bsu]

All Palat does is make big plays.

 

[Paul4587]

Kucherov is so good and Palat is so clutch.

All Palat does is make big plays.

He’s been in so many playoff games since coming into the league. He basically entered the NHL just as Tampa was becoming a playoff powerhouse.

 

[BringBackTheIceman]

Everyone's favorite future Duck

 

[Paul4587]

Makar is insanely good at the reverse hit. Forsbergesque.

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

There’s the too many men call.

 

[All Mighty]

"Corey Perry called this penalty"

 

[Paul4587]

Now they call too many men lol. MacKinnon again with the slow change.