2023 NHL Playoffs Around the League

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Phew. One less thing to worry about.

A final four of Vegas-Seattle and FLA-CAR is an old-school hockey "purist" nightmare...
I think CAR is heavily into analytics, but when I watch them play they seem kind of old-school, at least with the focus on defense, safe neutral zone play and fore-checking.
 
Not just Staal - it's a swarm of guys.

I'm not "rooting" per se, but out of the 8 teams left I might have CAR at the top of the list of teams I'd be okay with winning the whole thing. I really like the way they're built and the way they play.
I'd be okay with them too. They're such an anodyne franchise.

I've always liked the Devils. Go about their business the right way and have the best logo in the league.

The idea of one of the expansion teams winning does cause me some agita though.
 
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I'd be okay with them too. They're such an anodyne franchise.

I've always liked the Devils. Go about their business the right way and have the best logo in the league.

The idea of one of the expansion teams winning does cause me some agita though.
Interesting topic. My fave:

Penguins (by far)
Maple Leafs
Blackhawks (am I allowed to like this?)
Sharks

The worst:
Wild
Capitals
Coyotes
Canucks
 
Not just Staal - it's a swarm of guys.

I'm not "rooting" per se, but out of the 8 teams left I might have CAR at the top of the list of teams I'd be okay with winning the whole thing. I really like the way they're built and the way they play.
Solid solid solid coached team.
 
Did you say the same thing when you saw the Mona Lisa for the first time? ;)

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Every year, it's sad.

But my lord is that PP insane. McDavid looping and screaming in from the blue line is some next level shit. He moves so fast that he just beats people 1 on 1 and has the seam pass to Drai.
It’s so good. I wish Barzal could imitate that, but I don’t think it’s going to happen.
 
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I'd be okay with them too. They're such an anodyne franchise.

I've always liked the Devils. Go about their business the right way and have the best logo in the league.

The idea of one of the expansion teams winning does cause me some agita though.

Even their original team logo is fantastic.

Love the Mighty Ducks, North Stars, Sabres, Atlanta Flames, Red Wings

Hate the Blue Jackets, new Panthers, Kings, new Ducks, Capitals.
 
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I can't talk about logos because it just makes me sad that the greatest sports logo of all-time is no more. The Whalers.
A buddy of mine had an opportunity to buy the rights to the whalers logo when they moved. Couldn’t get the funds together. Still kicking himself to this day.
 
hate the Carolina team as much as the Rags
Ordinarily I hate the team (and fans) of whoever beat us in the playoffs. Now I just hate our first line.

As for logos, the new Panthers one is the definition of boring. I have to admit i think maple leafs have best

Blackhawks usually get a lot of love but folks afraid of appearing racist i guess
 
Ordinarily I hate the team (and fans) of whoever beat us in the playoffs. Now I just hate our first line.

As for logos, the new Panthers one is the definition of boring. I have to admit i think maple leafs have best

Blackhawks usually get a lot of love but folks afraid of appearing racist i guess

This really made me LOL
 
Ordinarily I hate the team (and fans) of whoever beat us in the playoffs. Now I just hate our first line.

As for logos, the new Panthers one is the definition of boring. I have to admit i think maple leafs have best

Blackhawks usually get a lot of love but folks afraid of appearing racist i guess

Panthers have a soccer logo.
 
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The Rags logo isn't great either, it can't even be placed on their jersey without looking dopey.
Yeah, it's pretty bad. I just took a glance at the logos and most are not great. I do like the Seattle logo. Kings old crown logo was great. The new one stinks. The Sharks have a good concept, but I think it could use an updating. Pens is hokey and fun. I don't mind the Arizona logo.

Anything with a shield or a crest is going to look like a soccer logo. Put the Vegas logo into that bucket as well.
 
It took me into my early twenties to realize that there was an H in the Whalers logo.

But I agree with NJ and Hartford having the best logos. Very clean, tells you exactly where they’re from and minimalist design effects tell you who they are.

Conversely, not a big fan of Carolina’s Hurricane icon. Additionally, the Devils “Jersey,” jersey is just beyond dumb.
 

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